Virginia Ship Repair Association

VSRA Ship Repair Radio

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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 integ...

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Ep 03 - "Mindset at Norfolk Naval" with RDML Kavon Hakimzadeh 06.07.2026 24:18

In this podcast episode of Ship Repair Radio, VSRA President John sits down with Rear Admiral Kayvon Hakimzadeh (commonly known as "Admiral Hak"), Commander of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Bringing his perspective as a former Naval aviator, Admiral Hak discusses his observations after his first year in command, highlighting both the exceptional responsiveness of government flyaway teams a...

Ep 01 - "Workload vs Workforce" with Jordan Webb, Colonna's Shipyard 04.07.2026 20:03

In the inaugural episode of Ship Repair Radio, the official podcast of the Virginia Ship Repair Association, we tackle one of the most critical debates currently facing the waterfront: workload versus workforce. While the prevailing narrative often centers on a workforce shortage, we flip the script to examine why a volatile, unpredictable, and declining workload is the real issue impacting modern...

Ep 02 - "Ship Repair in Your 20's" with Jahlani Williams, ECR 04.07.2026 14:57

In this episode of Ship Repair Radio, VSRA President John Paul sits down with Jahlani Williams, the 2024 VSRA Junior Tradesperson of the Year and current Sheet Metal Lead at East Coast Repair and Fabrication. Jahlani shares his inspiring journey from navigating unfulfilling jobs after college to discovering a rewarding, long-term career in the maritime industry. Listeners will get an inside look...

Ep 00 - John Polowczyk 26.06.2026 2:51

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 is...