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VSRA Ship Repair Radio

VSRA Ship Repair Radio

By: Virginia Ship Repair Association
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Welcome to Ship Repair Radio, the official podcast of the Virginia Ship Repair Association. This show dives into the realities of keeping the Navy ready and the everyday friction on the waterfront. Virginia ship repair is a strategic national asset, and maintaining our strategic advantage requires a wartime mindset and a change in how we do business.


In each episode, we bring together voices from across our 320+ member companies, defense industry leaders, and maritime influencers to discuss the real bottlenecks in the yard. We focus on eliminating bureaucratic friction, enabling LMA-AIT integration, and championing the skilled tradesmen and women who serve as the backbone of our national security. Because at the end of the day, a predictable, stable workload is the primary driver of our industry's health: Workload Drives Workforce.


Tune in to join the fight for process reform, advanced manufacturing adoption, and the future of maritime readiness.

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Episodes
  • Ep 000 - John Polowczyk

    Ep 000 - John Polowczyk
    Jun 26 2026

    Welcome to Episode 000 of Ship Repair Radio, the official podcast of the Virginia Ship Repair Association! Hosted by VSRA President John Polowczyk, this introductory episode sets the stage for the vital conversations ahead.

    Make us your go-to station and tune in every Monday morning for a weekly update on everything happening in the ship repair industry. We will be diving deep into the critical issues facing our members, including:

    • Workload and Workforce: Navigating workload decline and addressing essential workforce challenges.
    • Maritime Investment: Discussing the crucial investments required to rebuild our maritime capabilities and Navy.
    • Maintenance Processes: Exploring the strategies and processes needed to get ships in and out of maintenance on time.

    Expect engaging, conversational, one-on-one interviews featuring a wide range of voices. Our upcoming guests will include industry leaders, Navy officials, congressional representatives, subject matter experts, and most importantly, the deck plate tradesmen who are experiencing these maintenance issues firsthand.

    The time to rebuild is now. You are invited to be a part of the conversation! Send your comments, thoughts, and questions to Radio@VirginiaShipRepair.org.

    Ship Repair Radio: The strength behind the fleet.
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