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The Navy invites the public to learn about the project and provide comments. Comments may be submitted online at
SealBeachEA.com/ or mailed to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Attn: Code JE20.TB, 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 131 San Diego, CA 92132. Comments must be postmarked by
April 18, 2016. For more information visit
SealBeachEA.com/ or contact the Naval
Weapons Station Seal Beach Public Affairs Office at 562-626-7215.
Coast Guard reminds boaters of the hazards of illegal passenger vessel operations
LOS ANGELES — Coast Guard investigators at Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach identi- fied and ordered the cease of activities on an illegal passen- ger vessel operating in Long Beach on March 2.
Orion The vessel
Image shows proposed changes for the ammunition pier and waterfront facili- ties at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach.
Orion, operated by Angel’s Ashes charter company, is suspect- ed of taking passen- gers for hire while operating out of Long Beach Harbor. Coast Guard Capt. Jennifer Williams, command- ing officer, Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach, issued a Captain of the Port Order to the vessel’s owner to immediately cease operations as a com- mercial passenger
IN MEMORIAM — Tom Hada
SAN DIEGO — The boating community has lost longtime broker Tom Hada. Hada had
rejoined Crow’s Nest Yachts in 2015, operating out of the San Diego office on Shelter Island Drive. Hada started his brokerage career in 1989 selling Donzi, Fountain, and Chris Craft boats. After selling a cou- ple of Donzis the first week on the job, he started to conduct sea trials, which provided him the skills to han- dle boats in strong winds and cur- rents at speeds up to 80 to 90 mph
on San Francisco Bay. In a December 2015
issue of The Log, Hada explained that soon after he “started representing Ocean Alexander Marine exclusively for Marin Marine. As sole salesper-
son for Marin Marine, we
became the world’s largest dealer within two years. By 2003, I was hav- ing custom built yachts brought from China, Taiwan, and Malaysia, and helping with interior layout design and configuration geared for the USA marketplace,” he said. Hada became sales manager for
Crow’s Nest Yachts in Alameda, Calif., in 2004. He later accepted a position in San Diego as general
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manager and sales manager of the yacht division for MarineMax. The Michigan transplant recon- nected with associates at Crow’s Nest Yachts and began work at the San Diego facility in November 2015 where his main focus was the client “identifying their wants/needs, satis- fying and exceeding their goals, and achieving what is best for them always.” Hada also worked directly with
naval architects, interior designers, electronics equipment manufactur- ers, engine manufacturers and sever- al aspects of yacht construction. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 12:30-3:30 p.m., April 9 at Miguel’s Cocina, 2912 Shelter Island Drive in San Diego.
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vessel. Vessels carrying at least one passenger
for hire but no more than six passengers require at minimum, a Coast Guard creden- tialed operator who holds a valid Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel. Vessels carrying
more than six passen- gers with at least one passenger for hire
require a Coast Guard credentialed (licensed) Master. The vessel must also be inspected by the Coast Guard and have its Certificate of Inspection posted in a loca- tion visible to passengers. Illegal passenger vessels pose a num-
ber of safety risks to passengers including: captain and crew lacking necessary train- ing and experience; inadequate or lack of drills, exercises, or passenger safety brief- ings; a lack of required pre-employment and random drug testing program for crew members; insufficient lifesaving or firefighting equipment; and, substandard hull construction, stability, machinery, electrical, safety railings and navigational equipment. Operating an illegal passenger vessel
often violates several regulations and statutes potentially resulting in civil penal-
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ties in excess of $35,000 depending on the severity and violation. If there are any questions as to the sta- tus of a passenger vessel operation or to report an illegal passenger vessel opera- tion, please contact the Coast Guard Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach Command Center at 310-521-3801
Catalina Express continues free ride on your birthday
LONG BEACH — Catalina Express celebrates its 35th anniversary and the fifth anniversary of its popular Ride Free on Your Birthday program, which has reported more than 350,000 people riding free on their birthday since the program started in 2011. The ferry service offers passengers an
opportunity to travel to Catalina for free on their birthdays, now through Dec. 31. The offer is good for travel from all of Catalina Express’ mainland or island ports saving adult passengers up to $76.50 round trip. Travel must be on the passenger’s actual
birthday, subject to availability and the return trip must be completed within 30 days. Pre-register at
catalinaexpress.com to
make a reservation. More than 25 million passengers have
ridden Catalina Express since its inception in 1981.
Serving Dana Point to Marina del Rey
$1050 RATES AS LOW AS PER FT.
CALL FOR SPECIALS 310.830.1111
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