CALIFORNIA GOLDEN SEAL

Observed water tight door seal failure at the following: Port side bottom forward door and STBD bottom half aft of the FWD door (loading area). Repairs shall be completed and witness of water tests shall be done in presence of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector.

The owner, charterer, master or managing operator shall instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard required by 46 CFR 185.510 of this part. Training conducted on a sister vessel may be considered equivalent to the initial, monthly, and quarterly training requirements contained in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section. Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. Company's drill logs showed that majority of the crew members were not meeting the quarterly drill requirements, and vessel was unable to demonstrate adequate fire drill during the 2025 Annual Inspection. Ensure all crew members complete required drills quarterly and schedule a training program audit with the local USCG inspections office. Crew members who do not meet the quarterly drill requirements may not operate the vessel until they meet the applicable requirements. This deficiency is to be rectified by 23 September 2025. Cite: 46 CFR 185.420 / 46 CFR 176.840.

Vessel's steering gear pins are installed upside down. Reinstall the steering gear pins so that the cotter pins are on the bottom. To be rectified by 23 September 2025. Cite: 46 CFR 182.100.

Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed to protect the vessel from electrical hazards, including fire. Observed two circuit breakers wired up in series for the steering system. Vessel corrected the deficiency on the spot. Cite: 46 CFR 183.200(b).

Vessel's Annual Inspection was due by 21 August 2025. Complete Annual Inspection prior to operating with passengers. Cite: 46 CFR 176.500.

A vessel must be provided with steering gear that is of adequate strength and capable of steering the vessel at all services speeds. Vessel reported a loss of steering. Provide technician report to local OCMI. Prior to carrying passengers a sea trail must be conducted in the presence of a Marin Inspector.

Vessel experienced a steering failure while underway with passengers. Upgrade steering system to MSC approved electric-hydraulic system, prior to carrying passengers. Conduct seat trial with attending marine inspector.

Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and its operation. Vessel experienced loss of main propulsion.

A universal joint between the transmission and outdrive PTO unit failed, causing a loss of propulsion and damage to surrounding equipment. Identify all damaged equipment and provide a repair plan for OCMI approval. Upon receiving OCMI approval, complete repairs and conduct an operational test of all repaired equipment in the presence of a USCG marine inspector.

On 08June2023. Vessel lost steering / maneuverability near the Shelter Island Pier with passengers on board. Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without exceeding its designed limitations. Vessel must trouble shoot the cause of the loss of propulsion, submit a technicians report attesting to the cause as well as satisfactory operation of the propulsion system and make the vessel available for inspection to the local OCMI.

Identify and repair the cause of the vibration in the propulsion system.

Diagnose and repair the source of engine overheating.

Make effective repairs on shaft yoke due to broken bolt. Prove proper operation while underway to the attending Marine Inspector.

Linkage had two scres come loose causing link to seperate and lose steering.

Demonstrate proper operation of the steering gear.

Demonstrate proper operation from the report of the loud metallic know from the vessels engine and/ drive train

Prove proper operation of MDE, would not start, probably due to bad starter.

Prove porper operation of Fireboy, unable to test due to MDE not starting.

Prove proper operation of bilge alarm.

Submit repair proposal for torn hull plate iwo stern/transom. Vessel may not operate prior ot completion of approved repairs.

Provide current FCC Safety Radio Telephony Certificate.

Propulsion failure; cause undetermined att. Determine cause of failure and repair.

See hull notes.

Orig COI was not o/b during inspection. Required vsl captain to present the orig so that it could be endorsed. Also req'd orig to be retained o/b vice a laminated photocopy.

A current drug test letter was not available. Req'd to present a current prior to carrying pax.

Total of 50 adult PFDs req'd per COI. Only 49 PFDs o/b during. Replace one (1) adult PFD or have total persons allowed reduced by one (1).

1st aid kit contains several items that were past their expiration dates. Replace expired items with new ones.

Provide repair proposal for pitting on bottom hull, above drive shaft.

Make permanent repairs to outdrive steering cable bracket, fwd.

Make permanent repairs to starboard transom hull plate

Install chafing gear on wire cable run that closes fire damper.

Vessel missing two type I life jackets. Procure and place two type I lifejackets on board vessel or reduce passenger count. Vessel restricted to 49 passengers until lifejackets procured.

Properly wrap exhaust pipe IAW 46 CFR 182.430

Move wire bundle away from exhaust area IAW 46CFR 183.200

Repair broken weld on bumber support.

Repair crack to outdrive unit. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: outdrive

Provide 05 adult PFD's LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Quantity

Provide original of master's license IAW 46 CFR 185.402. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: License

Renew expired items in first aid kit IAW 46 CFR 184.710 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Medicine Chest

Provide FCC Operator's license IAW 47 CFR 80.155 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: VFH Radiotelephone

Stencil vessel name on child PFD IAW 46 CFR 185.604 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Marking

Re-stencil fire buckets IAW 46 CFR 181.610 to say "firebucket".

Clean heat exchanger radiator fins IAW 46 CFR 182.310 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Heat exchanger

Renew exhaust lagging the entire length of the exhaust piping IAW 46 CFR 182.430 LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Piping (exhaust)

Reconfigure life ring on aft bulkhead IAW 46 CFR 180.70

Reconfigure nav lights IAW COLREGS Rule 23. LEGACY COMPONENT DESC: Navigation Lights

Post COI, Masters License & Stability Letter.

Provide copy of Drug Testing procedures applicable to CG requirements.

Provide Radio Safety Certificate. Vessel limited to <1000 feet from shore until certificate is obtained.

Provide Certificate of Documentation.

Prior to operating with passengers for hire ensure all previously issued work-list items (1-18, and 20, 21, 27) are satisfactory to the attending USCG Marine Inspector.