The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility Family Day 2025 is October 18, 2025, in Bremerton, Washington. In order to make your day go more smoothly, the event planning committee has provided answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.
What day and time is PSNS & IMF's Friends & Family Day?
The event will be on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Attendees will not be allowed to enter the shipyard after 2 p.m., and Ambassadors will begin directing attendees toward the exit gates at approximately 2:30 p.m.
What do I need to bring to the event?
All sponsors must bring a physical copy of their signed and uploaded registration form the day of the event.
NOTE: Sponsors who need a printed copy of their registration should contact their Resource Manager or Admin who can download and print out your signed and uploaded form. For further technical assistance contact the IT Help Desk at (360) 627-2100 or PSNS-IMF-IT-Support-Center@us.navy.mil.
Anything brought onto Naval Base Kitsap – Bremerton (NBK) or into the shipyard is subject to search. That includes vehicles at the NBK gates, and any items carried into the industrial area. If a prohibited item is detected by security scanners or in your possession, you will be denied entry.
When is the registration deadline?
The deadline for submitting or modifying registration forms is Sept. 18, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. This is to allow security personnel sufficient time to screen guests for access. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.
What if I need to change or update my registration form?
To update a registration form that has been submitted, return to the registration link provided and click “SELF REGISTRATION." Next click on the “UPDATE" button in the upper right of the screen.
NOTE: This will delete your previously uploaded PDF from the system.
After updating your information, click “COMPLETE" to submit the updated registration information. Using the “PREFILLED PDF" button in the upper right corner of the screen, download the updated PDF, and digitally sign this document in Adobe Acrobat. Upload the signed registration PDF by selecting it in the “FILE PICKER" and clicking “UPLOAD." A green circle with a check mark indicates your form has been uploaded successfully.
Updated forms need to be printed, signed, and re-uploaded. All sponsors must bring a physical copy of this signed and uploaded registration form the day of the event.
The deadline to update forms remains September 18, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. No updates will be accepted after.
Can I make pen and ink changes to my registration?
No. Registration forms with hand-written additions or changes will NOT be accepted on the day of the event or at any time prior. All changes/updates need to be submitted electronically.
One of my guests cannot attend and it is past the deadline. Can I update my registration form prior to the event?
No. Registration forms cannot be updated after the registration deadline. If a guest you previously registered is no longer able to attend, you do not need to update your form or notify security in advance. See question above for how to modify your form prior to the deadline. After the deadline, you cannot replace a previously registered guest with a new guest who was not previously registered.
Can I bring more than five guests, or guests not listed on my registration form?
Only guests specified on your approved registration form (maximum of 5 guests per sponsor) will be allowed access into the shipyard. Do not bring anyone you did not register in advance. Any attempt to bring in someone who was not listed on the approved registration form will be denied access to the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) and will be considered an “integrity violation" that could impact the sponsor's security clearance.
Can I bring guests who are not U.S. citizens?
No, only U.S. citizens will be allowed to access the event. Sponsors are responsible for ensuring they do not submit foreign nationals on their registration form.
I am a current shipyard employee who did not register to attend the event. I do not plan to bring any guests. Can I still participate in PSNS & IMF's Friends & Family Day?
Shipyard employees who wish to attend Friends & Family Day and are not sponsoring guests may access the event through any pedestrian turnstiles not otherwise open to event access (State Street, Farragut Avenue, Decatur, etc.).
What gates will be open for entry?
Bremerton, Burwell and Wycoff Gates will be open for Sponsors to enter with their guests on the day of the event. Do not use the turnstiles to enter with a guest (yes, Burwell gate has an access gate that is not a turnstile).
What should I anticipate coming through security at the gates?
Have your photo IDs and a printed copy of your registration form ready. Anything you bring onto NBK or into the shipyard is subject to search. That includes your vehicle at NBK gates.
**If a prohibited item is detected by our scanners or observed in your possession, you will have to return the item to your vehicle and get back in line.
Do I need to bring ID?
Escorts must have their CAC, NAVSEA badge and a physical copy of the signed registration form.
Photo ID (passport/REAL ID/Dependent DOD ID card) is required for those 18 years and older (no ID is required for children under 18). Washington state enhanced driver's license is OK.
How do we leave the shipyard?
Any of the normal pedestrian designated gates or turnstiles may be used to exit as you depart the shipyard. NAVFAC shuttles will be available outside the entry control checkpoint at Wycoff Gate to return guests to designated parking locations on NBK (shuttles do not leave the naval installation).
For guests with disabilities, busses will be available within the CIA to transit to the handicapped-designated parking on NBK.
Do I need to remain with my guests?
Guests must be in sight of their sponsor (within 15 feet) at all times while inside the CIA.
What else do we need to bring?
In addition to proper identification, sponsors MUST bring a physical (printed) copy of their signed 2025 PSNS & IMF's Friends & Family Day registration form with them on the day of the event. Having this ready will help alleviate congestion at the gates. Employees who are unable to print a copy of their registration should contact their Resource Manager or Admin for a physical copy of their signed and uploaded registration form.
Can I bring a stroller or mobility device?
Yes, strollers and/or mobility devices are allowed into the CIA. Anything brought onto NBK or into the shipyard is subject to search.
Can I bring my camera phone on the tour?
Only PSNS & IMF employees can bring their camera phones into the CIA and are responsible for complying with all security regulations and the same restrictions apply to their use. Guests may not bring a camera phone with them! Guests who attempt to bring a camera phone will be turned away at the gate to return their camera phone to their cars. No photography is authorized inside the CIA.
Are there things my guests cannot bring into the shipyard?
Guests will NOT BE ALLOWED to bring in ANY personal electronic devices into the CIA. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The following items are prohibited:
• Cameras, camera phones or any photo/video recording device
• Electronic storage media (i.e. thumb drives, memory sticks)
• Weapons or ammunition (i.e. guns, tasers, mace, pepper spray – including replicas of any weapon)
• Alcohol or illegal substances, including cannabis products
• Backpacks and large bags (purses, diaper bags, small lunch bags, medical device pouches are authorized but subject to search)
• Pets (service animals are okay)
Violating safety and security boundaries, or bringing prohibited items into the shipyard, will be grounds for immediate removal of the sponsor and their guests from the event and may result in an integrity violation for the sponsor.
Will there be standards for conduct during the event?
Yes. All rules regarding conduct at the Shipyard must be adhered to. Anyone known to be under the influence of drugs or intoxicating substances shall not be allowed entry. Horseplay, scuffling, and all other acts which tend to have an adverse influence on the safety or well-being of others shall be prohibited.
How will I know what areas are available for tours?
As each family enters through the gates, they will be given a Friends & Family Day Event Guide. It will contain a map showing the buildings open for all guests and locations for food, lost and found, entertainment, restrooms, and first aid. Employees can check NYCU leading up to the event for the map and list of buildings/work areas open for visitation.
Please be mindful of barriers near the dry docks and piers. These fences are in place to keep you and your guests safe.
Are all buildings open to everyone?
No. Certain buildings will be open to everyone. However, some designated, pre-approved workspaces are open to employees who work in those spaces and their escorted guests only. Badged employees who work in these areas will be responsible for their guests while visiting these and other spaces.
Workspaces visited should be restricted to the space that the badged employee works in and/or is assigned. Some buildings will be closed for Friends & Family Day and may not be accessed even by employees who work in those spaces.
What should I wear?
The shipyard is a heavy industrial environment, and although visitors will not be authorized to transit through hazardous/ active work areas, certain clothing is impractical and not recommended. The event may require prolonged standing and guests may encounter rough and uneven surfaces, crane and train tracks, metal grates, etc.
OK to wear:
• Long pants, jeans, shorts or capris.
• Tennis shoes or other rubber soled, closed-toe shoes, closed-heel shoes.
NOT OK to wear:
• Open toed/open heel shoes
• High heels or platform shoes
• Flip flops or bare feet
• Ill-fitting clothing, to include clothing that is too baggy and may be caught in machinery or equipment, and clothing that is excessively revealing, too tight, and restricts movement or would impede egress efforts in the event of an emergency.
• Clothing that contains profanity (verbal or visible), obscenities, hate speech or sexually suggestive language.
Guests may be turned away if found to be in violation of these guidelines.
Where can we park?
On-base and off-base parking options will be available. You can park in Montgomery Lot on NBK. There are more than 1,500 stalls available on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind we are not allowed to solely reserve the use of any parking on NBK for the Friends & Family Day, so plan ahead.
Shuttle buses will begin picking up guests from NBK parking locations at 9 a.m. These buses will not drive into the CIA. All passengers will need to disembark the bus and walk through the entry control checkpoint at Wycoff Gate.
DO NOT PARK at the commissary, Navy exchange or gym parking lots on NBK.
Those with a PSNS & IMF NAVSEA badge may also park in the Navy parking garage between 4th and 5th streets on Park Avenue in downtown Bremerton.
You can also pay to park in any commercial parking lot in downtown Bremerton. Do not park in downtown business parking lots (e.g. banks, restaurants). If you choose to park on city streets, you must obey the city's parking regulations and time limits.
Where do I find handicapped parking?
If you need handicap transportation, park in the handicap-marked zone in Montgomery Lot. There will be Access buses making regular rounds between the Montgomery Lot and the shipyard for those needing to park in the handicap-marked zone. Those riding the Access buses will not need to disembark at Wycoff Gate. They will be checked in on the bus and will enter the shipyard through Farragut Gate no earlier than when the event opens at 10 a.m. The Access Bus will run throughout the event.
Are all tours handicap accessible?
Certain displays in and around the shops have limited accessibility. Other than that, most areas are handicap accessible. You will be able to exit and return to your parking spot by catching the Access Bus at the end of your visit.
How do I get into Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton to park?
Access to NBK will be through Charleston Gate (located along WA-304). Employee sponsors will need to show their CAC or military ID to the officers at the gate. Guests in the vehicle will need to present their photo IDs as requested. Employee sponsors must be in the same vehicle as their guests. When cleared by the Officer, travel directly to the designated parking location at Montgomery Lot.
What time can I enter Naval Base Kitsap - Bremerton to park in designated lots?
You can enter NBK, to park in the Montgomery Lot any time the base gates are open. However, you will not be able to enter the Shipyard CIA for Friends & Family Day until 10 a.m.
Will there be transportation inside the CIA?
There will be shuttle buses running on a continuous loop inside the shipyard, stopping at most existing bus stops inside the gate.
Will there be food available?
Employee Food Services through Commander Naval Installations Command will provide hamburger, hotdogs, chips and water for employees and their guests, while supplies last, as a “thank you" for their committed service to the fleet. These complimentary food items will be available at two designated locations listed on the Friends & Family Day map from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
In addition, REC committees will be offering bake-sale items (cash only) and there are vending machines and un-staffed canteens in various locations. Guests may bring in small lunch bags with food items (bags are subject to search and must remain with you at all times). Most vending machines take cash or card. An ATM is located in the lobby of Building 850A.
Will I need to bring cash?
While not a requirement, it is highly recommended that guests bring cash. Only one ATM is located inside the CIA (Building 850A) and merchandise may be available for purchase cash only.