News – Mills Marine and Ship Repair

Community Recognition

Mills Marine & Ship Repair is committed to making a difference in our community and is recognized by community leaders for our leadership qualities and conduct. Below are a few examples of those community awards and recognitions that have been received by Mills Marine & Ship Repair.

Covenant Community Church appoints Donald Mills, President of Mills Marine & Ship Repair, as an Elder of the church on June 8, 2014.

Suffolk, VA appoints Donald Mills, President of Mills Marine & Ship Repair, a member of the Paul D. Camp Community College Board of Directors, for his extensive partnership with the college and community.

City of Suffolk appoints Donald Mills, Mills Marine & Ship Repair, to a seat on the City of Suffolk Planning Commission on March 22, 2012.

City of Suffolk Police Department, Chief of Police Thomas E. Bennett recognizes Mills Marine & Ship Repair owner and president, Donald Mills, for his exemplary community service.

Inside Virginia Business, Suffolk-based ship repair company sets sail.

Minority-owned company opens apprentice school.

Virginia Ship Repair Association Member, Mills Marine & Ship Repair, offers the first multi-company Coatings Prep course in the region.

Service Recognition

Mills Marine & Ship Repair is committed to creating lasting relationships in the government and commercial workforce. Our company has qualified for numerous contract certifications and status recognitions:

Virginia Department of Minority Business Certification Team recognizes Mills Marine & Ship Repair with Small, Women and Minority-Owned Business Certification (SWAM Certification #690413).

United States Small Business Administrations grants Mills Marine & Ship Repair HUBZONE Certification Status on on November 20, 2012.

The Commonwealth of Virginia and The Virginia Department of Minority Business Enterprise certifies Mills Marine & Ship Repair as a Disadvantages Business Enterprise and qualifies the company under six different shipbuilding and ship repair NAICS codes.

Newport News Ship Building Environmental, Health, and Safety Evaluation team provides Mills Marine & Ship Repair with “Approved Contractor Status“.

Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc approves Mills Marine & Ship Repair extensive use of its shipyard.

BAE provided Mills Marine & Ship Repair with “Approved Contractor Status“.

Marine Hydraulics Incorporated provided Mills Marine & Ship Repair with “Approved Contractor Status“.