Leading Ship Repair Association in the Puget Sound Region

Meeting the needs of the ship repair industry through a unified public/private partnership

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Our Members

View the company profiles of our Master Ship Repair, Alteration and Boat Repair, Associate and Supporting PSSRA Members….

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Member Spotlight

Member Spotlight: Leavitt Group Northwest

Henry and Al Koetje opened Koetje Insurance in 1947, then merged Koetje Insurance with Leavitt Group Northwest in 2012. Joining Leavitt Group allowed them to remain local, while adding nationally recognized companies and a wealth of insurance resources. This means they can provide comprehensive coverage with competitive pricing. For many years their…

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Member Spotlight: Port of Seattle

Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people as a special purpose government, the Port of Seattle’s mission is to promote economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner. Their vision is to…

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Member Spotlight: Superior Skilled Trades LLC

Superior Skilled Trades, LLC (also known as SST) was Founded in 2018 in Rockledge, Florida. Veteran-owned and minority-owned business Certified as a VOSB (Veteran-Owned Small Business) and MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) The Mission is to elevate the standards in skilled trades staffing by delivering qualified, safety-conscious, and dependable professionals who enable…

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Member Spotlight – Pirtek

Located in Rockledge, Florida, the team at PIRTEK USA’s corporate headquarters takes pride in our role as a franchisor and distributor of quality products. As the franchisor, we have committed to providing excellent and continuous support to our U.S. network of more than 100 franchise locations. Franchisees receive assistance in marketing,…

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Member Spotlight – Levi Mason Industrial

Levi Mason Industrial is a new Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in marine habitability overhaul including but not limited to -Heads -Galleys -Overhead -Bulkhead panels -Electrical -Pilot House Mods/Overhauls -Staterooms/other berthing space overhauls -Marine furniture removal/installation -HVAC -General Joinery -Door Installation We are also a certified Washington State…

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Member Spotlight – Walashek Industrial & Marine

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. (Walashek) is a small business ship and industrial repair activity. Since its inception in 1986, Walashek has provided quality service to marine and industrial customers worldwide. Walashek is proud to be a highly recognized and established organization in the field of boiler repairs, installations, and testing,…

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Member Spotlight – Delphinus Engineering

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 300 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.A successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program, we have evolved into a leading provider of expert services in…

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Member Spotlight – JAG Marine Repair

JAG Welding, Fab & Services (JAG WFS) is a direct services company providing NAVSEA certified specialty welding, fabrication and other key shipyard services direct to our shipyard customers. Based in Seattle, Washington, our specialty welding and fabrication crews support a vital marine services industry here in the Northwest and rapidly mobilized…

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Member Spotlight: USI Insurance Services Northwest

From many great individuals, USI has become one unique industry leader. USI began in 1994 with a single office of $6.5 million in revenue and 40 associates. Today, USI has approximately $3 billion in revenue and over 10,500 associates across nearly 200 offices nationwide. USI has served over 500,000 clients meeting…

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Member Spotlight – Técnico Corporation

Técnico Corporation was founded in 1990 by Rafael Torrech III to provide premier hull, mechanical, structural and electrical support services to the local Master Ship Repair yards in the Hampton Roads, VA area. As a proud and successful graduate of the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) development program for small and disadvantaged…

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Member Spotlight – Tradesmen International

Tradesmen International provides construction contractors and industrial companies with North America’s best, safety-minded skilled craftsmen, simply because we are the industry’s premier skilled workforce recruiters. From our National Recruiting Center and network of more than 100 local offices, industry recruitment experts with multiple years of construction experience identify top craftsmen who…

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Member Spotlight – MARCOM Services LLC

Founded in 2012, MARCOM Services LLC (MSL) is the premier choice for surface preparation and preservation services.For more than a decade, we have provided expert services to all branches of the United States military, Military Sealift Command, and the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. At MSL, we take pride in implementing…

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Member Spotlight – NSC Technologies

The mission of NSC is to provide opportunities for our people and to improve the community. Our core values are the driving force behind everything we do. NSC is dedicated to being the most trusted provider of innovative staffing solutions servicing the global marine, energy, commercial and industrial marketplace. We achieve…

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Member Spotlight – Olympic Services

Olympic Services is a professional service provider to all the Prime Shipyards and it’s subcontractors in support of U.S. Navy maintenance activities. MACMO StrategiesNaval contracting is in the midst of significant contract changes. Is your company ready to adapt to this new contract environment? Don’t be caught unprepared! Olympic Services can…

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Member Spotlight – Performance Contracting Inc.

Performance Contracting Inc. delivers exceptional services and products to the marine, industrial, commercial, and non-residential sectors, As a top-tier specialty contractor in the United States. Offering a wide range of related services, they establish ourselves as a true “one-stop-shop” contractor, ensuring our customers receive comprehensive solutions tailored to their specific needs….

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Member Spotlight – PeopleReady

PeopleReady Skilled Trades is a specialized division of PeopleReady, a TrueBlue company (NYSE: TBI). Since 1987, we have connected tradespeople and work across a wide range of trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, solar installations and more. Whether you need a single tradesperson or require a coordinated effort to dispatch skilled…

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Member Spotlight – ASI Service Inc.

ASI Services headquarters, incorporated in 2011, is located in San Diego, California. Since its inception, ASI has provided exemplary workmanship in the marine, industrial, and commercial industries. Focusing on quality and safety over quantity and profit, ASI has established itself as a premiere contractor and employer. Capable of delivering an exceptional…

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Member Spotlight – South Bay Sand Blasting & Tank Cleaning

South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. is a Minority Owned, self-certified Small Disadvantaged Business, headquartered in San Diego, California. The company was incorporated in 1991 by Canuto T. Lopez who is the sole owner and current President. With sales far surpassing $20 million annually, South Bay Sand Blasting and…

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Member Spotlight – HII Mission Technologies

HII develops integrated solutions that enable today’s connected, all-domain force. Capabilities include C5ISR systems and operations; the application of AI and machine learning to battlefield decisions; defensive and offensive cyberspace strategies and EW; unmanned autonomous systems; LVC solutions; fleet modernization; and critical nuclear operations. HII is America’s largest shipbuilder and a…

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Member Spotlight – International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA)

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) was founded in 1984 by a group of professionals committed to providing the best surface preparation solutions to the marine industry. The ship repair and new ship construction industry is fast paced and competitive. The nature of the industry places stringent requirements on contractors to…

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Member Spotlight – US Electric

US Electric is a nimble, turnkey, full service marine electrical company, with the ability to swiftly address your vessel’s issues on demand, or provide the team to take on longer, weeks- or months-long projects that are more complex. The team will travel to your vessel. With over 100 years of industry…

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Member Spotlight: HarborLand 2C LLC

HarborLand 2C has been performing ship repair services on the West Coast for 32 years and was formerly known as Puglia Engineering Inc. Their experience with mobile ship repair crews is available for scheduled services or emergency repairs. They are highly experienced at performing repairs in emergency situations where time is…

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Member Spotlight – Elcometer Inc.

For more than sixty years Elcometer has been a world leader in the design, manufacture and supply of inspection equipment to the coatings industry.Ever since the first Elcometer gauge was manufactured in 1947, our philosophy has been to provide ‘best in class’ design, quality and service at a competitive price. By…

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Member Spotlight – Metropolitan Solutions

In today’s highly competitive environment, quick turnaround, absolute precision, professional expertise, and personalized attention to your needs matter more than ever. Across our portfolio of environmental testing, training and real estate due diligence services, we pledge to you the best in rapid, attentive client service and dedication to providing you with…

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Member Spotlight: The Sun Building

The Sun Building is 2 blocks from the PSNS main gate, with over 30,000sf suitable for office, light industrial, and storage, and has ample reserved parking. For more detail, please see visit: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home Contact Info:Phone: (206) 650-5864545 5th StreetBremerton, WA 98337Website: https://sites.google.com/view/sunbuilding/home

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Member Spotlight: NAVCORCON LLC

A SeaPort-NxG Prime contractor based in Poulsbo, WA, NAVCORCON LLC is an SBA Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides mission-critical technical and corrosion engineering services to the U.S. Navy Ship Repair Maritime Industrial Base. Anchored by the mantra “BE TECHNICALLY CORRECT,” the firm integrates ISO “Plan-Do-Check-Act” (PDCA) theory to optimize…

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Member Spotlight – Coastal Marine Services Inc.

CMSI and their years of excellent workmanship and customer service have been used to insulate equipment, systems, processes, structures, as well as numerous other specially contracted projects. Structural[Bulkhead and Overhead(Hull Insulation) onboard US Naval Ships is a specialized Industry skill that CMSI has been performing for over two decades]. With quality…

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Member Spotlight – Aerotek

Bringing Great People and Great Organizations Together ©The key to a successful partnership with a staffing agency is to understand all the services they have to offer. Traditionally staffing agencies were used to provide employees on a short-term basis. Today the staffing industry successfully integrates contingent employees into all levels of a…

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Member Spotlight – General Dynamics NASSCO

Excellence, On Time, On BudgetAs the Navy consolidates ship repair contracts – awarding steady work for a number of ships over a period of years to certain yards, the competition for those large projects is getting fierce.Their decades of specialized experience and performance-oriented culture makes us uniquely qualified to compete for,…

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Member Spotlight – Ameri-Force

The Ameri-Force approach to fulfilling the staffing needs of our clients begins by developing a deep understanding of their company culture, needs, and processes. Our goal is to work in conjunction with in-house hiring teams to provide the most qualified and best-fitting candidates possible.We assign an experienced representative to your account…

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Challenges in Ship Repair Industry

Navigating through the issues, challenges, and opportunities in the ship repair industry

Infrastructure Limitations

Addressing industrial base capacity constraints and the modernization of infrastructure required to support fleet sustainment and operational readiness

Lack of Collaboration

Addressing critical knowledge gaps and information silos within the ship repair industrial base

Regulatory Compliance

Mitigating operational risk through the disciplined management of regulatory frameworks and federal compliance mandates unique to the maritime defense sector

Knowledge and Information Gap

Optimizing the dissemination of technical specifications and educational tools required for mission-critical maintenance

Our Solutions

Providing comprehensive services to address ship repair industry challenges

Ship Repair

We provide comprehensive ship repair services for Navy ships.

Maintenance Services

We offer reliable maintenance services to keep Navy ships in peak performance.

Supply Chain Support

We offer comprehensive supply chain support for ship repair projects.

Join the Puget Sound Ship Repair Association

The Puget Sound Ship Repair Association (PSSRA) facilitates critical strategic engagement between our membership and Navy Regional Maintenance Center (RMC) leadership. Through general membership and specialized committees, PSSRA provides a formal forum for bilateral dialogue regarding mission-critical challenges.

Our collaborative focus encompasses technical and operational drivers, including Quality Assurance (QA), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), projected workload, NAVSEA Standard Items, and Process Control Procedures (PCP). We invite your organization to contribute its expertise and join a unified voice dedicated to the advancement of the maritime industrial base

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Our Journey

PSSRA has been a trusted partner in the ship repair industry for years, delivering exceptional services and fostering collaboration.

With a client-focused approach, we have worked with numerous shipyards, suppliers, and professionals, achieving remarkable results.

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Benefits of Joining PSSRA

Discover the advantages of becoming a member of Puget Sound Ship Repair Association

Enhanced Collaboration

Access to a network of industry professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing

Advocacy and Representation

Proactive voice in regional ship repair industry issues, representing the interests of our members

Information and Education

Valuable resources, seminars, and educational materials to stay updated with industry advancements

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