A welder on the gold dredging vessel Myrtle Irene welds a section onto the frame of the vessel to comply with Coast Guard regulations required to obtain a passing inspection in Nome, Alaska, June 13, 2018. The Coast Guard highly encourages gold dredgers to obtain a vessel inspection in order to receive a seasonal dredging permit from the Department of Natural Resources. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Dean.