Colonna's Shipyard

The work we do is hard, and we spend a lot of time focused on what we can do to improve each time. But it's equally as important to reflect, enjoy, and celebrate each success, both big and small. With that in mind we'd like to highlight the completion of a huge milestone project. Under the leadership of Superintendent Jason Turner, our trades and support departments put their best foot forward and closed out one of our largest contracts yet. The RDM-4 Shipping Port has departed and is enroute back to its home. Congratulations to our team and thank you to all involved! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #AJobWellDone #ThankYou

Check out this week's "Hot Jobs"! We are expanding our trades leadership team and have several key roles available. If you are looking for a new opportunity or feel ready to take the next step in your career, this is your chance! To learn more or to speak with a recruiter, contact 757-545-2414 ext. 2310 or talent@colonnaship.com. Open Jobs/Apply: https://lnkd.in/dKWKAh2t #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Hiring #Maritime #HamptonRoads #Shipyard #Leadership

A little over a week ago, Colonna’s employees came together for the annual Company Picnic, a cherished event that embodies our Company Value of Family. This gathering offered everyone a chance to enjoy each other’s company, savor delicious food, and take a well-deserved break from the demands of everyday operations. Employees enjoyed a variety of dishes, including pulled pork BBQ, chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, and more. The picnic concluded with awards and a raffle, adding an extra touch of excitement to the day. #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #AnnualPicnic Steel America Weld America

In our ongoing commitment to maintaining the cleanliness of our Company grounds and the surrounding Berkley neighborhood, this past Saturday, a group of our leaders collaborated with the Beacon Light Civic League and C.L.E.A.N. for Berkley C.L.E.A.N Day. C.L.E.A.N. is a youth mentoring organization that encourages young people to engage with their community and foster positive change. We had a fantastic time and look forward to continuing our collaborative efforts with the local community! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #CommunityMatters #BerkleyNorfolk #Clean #FosterPositiveChange

We look forward to Virginia Ship Repair Association's Race Night at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway each year and are proud to be a sponsor. We've always enjoyed the thrilling car races, delicious food, and quality time spent with family and industry friends. This year was no different! A group from our Steel America division had the honor of presenting a trophy for one of the races. Thanks to VSRA for organizing such a fun and memorable event. We look forward to next year! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #Racecar #RaceNight #LangleySpeedway #ShipRepair Weld America

We can’t think of a better way to kick off National Safety Month than with a company-wide Safety Summit!   Employees paused normal operations last Thursday to refresh their safety knowledge, receive safety-related Company updates, and explore the latest tools and equipment that support safe operations.  Employees demonstrated our pillar of success – Safety is Everyone’s Job – by participating in a yard and neighborhood clean-up, group training sessions, rotating safety demonstrations, and a safety stand-down brief led by our leadership.   A huge thanks to Grainger and 3M for hosting this event, Chris Marsh for coordinating, and to our booth participants: Milwaukee Tool, DEWALT, MAZELLA PROCESS INDUSTRIES, and BlastOne International. #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #SafetySummit #SafetyIsEveryonesJob #AllTheTime #NationalSafetyMonth Steel America Weld America

Race Day! Come hang out with Allison, Tavo, and the Colonna's Shipyard team at the Ship Repair Night at the Races - Langley Speedway!

For Sandra Spriggs, Colonna’s Shipyard’s longtime Toolroom & Storeroom Supervisor (also a Berkley, Norfolk native), there is nothing more important than Family - a Company value that she holds close to her heart. Over 40 years ago, after seeing an ad in the local paper, Sandra found her home here and has never looked back.   Over the years, she has not only seen Colonna’s business grow, but also its culture. When Sandra began working at Colonna’s, she was one of only four female employees at the yard. With a predominantly male workforce, she asserted that the yard was also a “woman’s place” and she has seen it become home to many female employees over the years. She also respects the Company for being a 2nd chance employer and allowing people the opportunity to start anew.   Sandra stated her most cherished memories are of my grandad, the late Mr. Colonna, walking with him around the yard, seeing his vision, plant meetings, watching the family grow, and at times, being pranked by him. She grew close to our family, especially my aunt, the late Karen Colonna, whom she called her best friend.   Although Sandra retires from Colonna’s today, a piece of her stays here. In our West Yard sits a vital part of our daily operations - a Manitowoc Lattice-Boom Crawler Crane – that has been named Sandra in her honor. To Sandra, this is the highest honor she could have received because “cranes are named after family.”   Thank you, Sandra, for being a great employee, mentor, and leader but most of all, thank you for being a part of our Colonna’s Family. We wish you an exciting, but restful, retirement! #Colonnas1875 #RespectPrideTruthFamily #WomenInTrades #Leader #30PlusYearsMakingShipHappen

Tomorrow!!! Join us for our Spring Hiring Event from 4:00PM to 6:30PM. See you there!

Thank you to the Virginia Ship Repair Association for this opportunity and Kendall Goodin for representing!