# Commercial Fishing **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/commercial-fishing/59.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Writer of Feasibility Study for Commercial Fishing Research Help Requested](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/writer-of-feasibility-study-for-commercial-fishing-research-help-requested/49600)
**Author:** [@AnomalousAnonymous1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/AnomalousAnonymous1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2018, 11:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/writer-of-feasibility-study-for-commercial-fishing-research-help-requested/49600 "2018-10-28T11:55:32Z")
I am currently writing a Feasibility Study focused on establishing a Commercial Fishing Fleet to fish International Waters surrounding the Philippines and I have some questions I would like to ask … because I have been u… --- ## [Offshore Fish Farming](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-fish-farming/16796)
**Author:** [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/offshore-fish-farming/16796 "2018-09-07T12:42:15Z")
This article found in gcaptain newsletter today is very negative to the prospects of Offshore Fish Farming: https://gcaptain.com/gulf-mexico-fish-farms-noaas-100-million-mistake/ Another thing that "cannot be done in U… --- ## [Scallop Dispute Article - GCaptain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/scallop-dispute-article-gcaptain/49072)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/scallop-dispute-article-gcaptain/49072 "2018-08-30T15:47:19Z")
https://gcaptain.com/franco-british-scallop-dispute-flares-up/ Some links to the actual video footage: https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9cNGB\_1535534401 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztLZmFpoHNw The comments on live… --- ## [Carlos Rafael, the ‘Codfather,’ sentenced to 46 months in prison](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/carlos-rafael-the-codfather-sentenced-to-46-months-in-prison/46285)
**Author:** [@Kennebec\_Captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Kennebec_Captain)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/carlos-rafael-the-codfather-sentenced-to-46-months-in-prison/46285 "2017-10-06T20:04:57Z")
From Bangor Daily News Rafael, 65, of North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in March to 28 offenses, including conspiracy, false labeling of fish, bulk cash smuggling, tax evasion and falsifying federal records… --- ## [I need help as a sea processor/deck hand](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/i-need-help-as-a-sea-processor-deck-hand/16849)
**Author:** [@helloman](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/helloman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/i-need-help-as-a-sea-processor-deck-hand/16849 "2016-11-25T11:10:04Z")
can someone help me with some information ? --- ## [I need help as a sea processor/deck hand](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/i-need-help-as-a-sea-processor-deck-hand/16836)
**Author:** [@helloman](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/helloman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/i-need-help-as-a-sea-processor-deck-hand/16836 "2016-11-11T14:16:12Z")
okay i need help i want to become deckhand but they said everyone starts off as sea processor im fine with that there a job that is on the boat u have to be gone for 3-4 months and it goes by % of how many u catch but… --- ## [Skipjacks](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/skipjacks/15671)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/skipjacks/15671 "2015-12-26T21:34:44Z")
http://www.npr.org/2015/12/25/460934957/a-captain-on-the-chesapeake-bay-lost-without-a-skipjack?sc=tw Interesting article on the last of a dying breed. --- ## [Advice on finding a job in Alaska?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/advice-on-finding-a-job-in-alaska/6773)
**Author:** [@TOWBOATTED](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/TOWBOATTED)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2015, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/advice-on-finding-a-job-in-alaska/6773 "2015-10-22T15:39:58Z")
Greetings, I am new to this forum, but have been reading threads from time to time. I would like to hear any and all advice about finding a job in AK on a commercial fishing boat. Salmon, Herring, whatever. I hear the … --- ## [South African skipper looking for work](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/south-african-skipper-looking-for-work/15410)
**Author:** [@Fishingskipper](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Fishingskipper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/south-african-skipper-looking-for-work/15410 "2015-10-16T03:17:35Z")
Good day all I am a south african skipper engaged in commercil fishing and I am looking for work either in south africa or abroad. I can forward my details and cv at request. If there is anyone whom could advise or assis… --- ## [Hoop nets](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hoop-nets/15322)
**Author:** [@marsh\_trapper](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/marsh_trapper)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hoop-nets/15322 "2015-10-03T14:04:14Z")
Has anyone here commercially used hoop nets..im thinking of getting into it and was wondering how many nets and what size hoop? 2ft 2.6ft or 3ft hoops...I would just be using them like a crab pot in a river up here in ma… --- ## [Fishing History](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fishing-history/14605)
**Author:** [@wcrutch](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/wcrutch)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fishing-history/14605 "2015-05-29T23:28:39Z")
Would love to hear from C.Captain on this, as he is a self-proclaimed historian and PNW lover...but others please weigh in also: Do you have any suggestions of specific books regarding maritime/fishing history? Getting… --- ## [FVdrills: looking for feedback](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fvdrills-looking-for-feedback/14609)
**Author:** [@leigh](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/leigh)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2015, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fvdrills-looking-for-feedback/14609 "2015-04-13T11:57:15Z")
All, some of you have seen me post about my fishing vessel safety apps here before. Based on feedback from fishermen, we have been working to improve the FVdrills app. FVdrills is a free emergency drill checklist app d… --- ## [Blue North Seafood](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/blue-north-seafood/14517)
**Author:** [@captjamied](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/captjamied)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/blue-north-seafood/14517 "2015-04-02T04:44:08Z")
Anybody know of or have experience with this company? ...they have a descent website. --- ## [The fisherman in me suddenly sees opportunity](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-fisherman-in-me-suddenly-sees-opportunity/14039)
**Author:** [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2015, 7:26am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/the-fisherman-in-me-suddenly-sees-opportunity/14039 "2015-01-23T07:26:00Z")
but who on the planet wants to eat Colossal squids? Bet the Japanese will pay through the nose for them! Monster warning to protect oceans Dr Mark Norman The landing of a colossal squid by New Zealand fishermen… --- ## [Global Fishing Watch to stop illegal fishing](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/global-fishing-watch-to-stop-illegal-fishing/13831)
**Author:** [@oceanhub](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/oceanhub)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/global-fishing-watch-to-stop-illegal-fishing/13831 "2015-01-11T13:02:30Z")
Two leading environmental organizations have teamed up with Google to come up with a new solution to stop illegal fishing. The new initiative named as Global Fishing Watch (GFW) will use Satellite data and cloud technolo… --- ## [Remember this story the next time you are about to buy foreign caught shrimp](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/remember-this-story-the-next-time-you-are-about-to-buy-foreign-caught-shrimp/13601)
**Author:** [@c.captain](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/c.captain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/remember-this-story-the-next-time-you-are-about-to-buy-foreign-caught-shrimp/13601 "2014-11-08T09:49:01Z")
\[B\]130 People Rescued from Fishing Slavery\[/B\] November 08, 2014 By Shehara de Soysa, intern at Human Rights At Sea In the space of three days, Thai authorities in Takuapa district discovered more than 130 suspected … --- ## [Yet Another F/V Hits Jetty](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yet-another-f-v-hits-jetty/11937)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2014, 12:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/yet-another-f-v-hits-jetty/11937 "2014-01-21T12:12:49Z")
SEATTLE — Coast Guard air and boatcrews assisted three men after a 55-foot commercial fishing vessel allided with a jetty near Newport, Ore., Monday evening. The crew of the fishing vessel Eclipse contacted the Coast Gu… --- ## [F/v jo marie hits jetty 4 rescued](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-jo-marie-hits-jetty-4-rescued/11933)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2014, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-jo-marie-hits-jetty-4-rescued/11933 "2014-01-21T09:30:48Z")
Coast Guard rescues 4 from commercial fishing vessel near Brookings, Ore.SEATTLE — A Coast Guard boatcrew from Station Chetco River, in Brookings, Ore., rescued four people after a 62-foot fishing vessel allided with the… --- ## ["A speck in the Sea' Part I](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/a-speck-in-the-sea-part-i/11808)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/a-speck-in-the-sea-part-i/11808 "2014-01-06T20:40:26Z")
"A speck in the Sea' - a retelling of the miraculous rescue of Montauk NY lobsterman John Aldridge SEAFOODNEWS.COM \[New York Times\] By Paul Tough - January 2, 2013 - Looking back, John Aldridge knew it was a stupid mo… --- ## [Coast Guard responds to fire aboard fish processor in Westport, Wash](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-responds-to-fire-aboard-fish-processor-in-westport-wash/11745)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2013, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/coast-guard-responds-to-fire-aboard-fish-processor-in-westport-wash/11745 "2013-12-28T21:04:10Z")
SEATTLE − The Coast Guard has begun a salvage response to a fish processor that caught fire at its pier in Westport, Wash., early Saturday morning. \[FONT=times new roman\]The master of the fish processor was aboard the ve… --- ## [Cause of vessel sinking off Sable Island remains a mystery, crew saved](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cause-of-vessel-sinking-off-sable-island-remains-a-mystery-crew-saved/11723)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/cause-of-vessel-sinking-off-sable-island-remains-a-mystery-crew-saved/11723 "2013-12-27T18:34:18Z")
Cause of vessel sinking off Sable Island remains a mystery, crew saved December 24, 2013 - The employer of four fishermen rescued off Sable Island early yesterday morning says it's not clear ye… --- ## [F/V Lady Mary — Relatives search for 4 fishermen missing off New Jersey's coast](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-lady-mary-relatives-search-for-4-fishermen-missing-off-new-jerseys-coast/1327)
**Author:** [@admin1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/admin1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-lady-mary-relatives-search-for-4-fishermen-missing-off-new-jerseys-coast/1327 "2013-12-23T19:37:41Z")
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Relatives of four fishermen missing off New Jersey's coast said Thursday they have hired a private dive team to search the sunken wreck for the bodies of their loved ones. The Coast Guard would… --- ## [F/V Endorphin disabled 86 NM off Montauk, NY](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-endorphin-disabled-86-nm-off-montauk-ny/11665)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2013, 7:02pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/f-v-endorphin-disabled-86-nm-off-montauk-ny/11665 "2013-12-13T19:02:17Z")
Northeast Coast Guard units respond to disabled fishing vessel off MontaukNEW YORK – The Coast Guard is responding to a disabled vessel approximately 86 miles south east of Montauk, N.Y., today. Coast Guard Sector Long I… --- ## [Midwater Longliners - Fishing Vessel](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/midwater-longliners-fishing-vessel/11595)
**Author:** [@crooklyn\_kid](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/crooklyn_kid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2013, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/midwater-longliners-fishing-vessel/11595 "2013-12-09T15:07:05Z")
Hi, I'm graduate student of Naval Architecture and for my M.Sc. thesis i have to project this type of fishing vessel (maximum lenght 30m). I was trying to find some body plans for midwater longliners, but it was without … --- ## [Commercial fisherman rescued from the water off Montauk Point, N.Y](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/commercial-fisherman-rescued-from-the-water-off-montauk-point-n-y/11620)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 9:48am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/commercial-fisherman-rescued-from-the-water-off-montauk-point-n-y/11620 "2013-12-08T09:48:33Z")
Coast Guard rescues fisherman off Montauk PointNEW YORK – The Coast Guard rescued a commercial fisherman from the water off Montauk Point, N.Y., today. At approximately 4 p.m., a communications watchstander from Coast Gu… --- ## [FV LITTLE D Runs Aground Near Brunswick, GA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fv-little-d-runs-aground-near-brunswick-ga/11574)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2013, 11:10am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fv-little-d-runs-aground-near-brunswick-ga/11574 "2013-11-30T11:10:34Z")
2 fishermen rescued after boat runs aground, begins taking on waterEditor's Note: We are working to obtain video of the rescue. If it becomes available, it will be distributed via video release as soon as possible. CHARL… --- ## [Five days later, grounded crabber F/V Arctic Hunter still intact off Unalaska waiting](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/five-days-later-grounded-crabber-f-v-arctic-hunter-still-intact-off-unalaska-waiting/11400)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/five-days-later-grounded-crabber-f-v-arctic-hunter-still-intact-off-unalaska-waiting/11400 "2013-11-16T18:25:53Z")
Five days later, grounded crabber F/V Arctic Hunter still intact off Unalaska waiting for salvage SEAFOOD.COM NEWS \[KUCB\] by Annie Ropeik - November The fishing vessel Arctic Hunter is still on the rocks outside Morr… --- ## [5 rescued from fishing vessel taking on water 120 miles offshore of Mobile](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/5-rescued-from-fishing-vessel-taking-on-water-120-miles-offshore-of-mobile/11466)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/5-rescued-from-fishing-vessel-taking-on-water-120-miles-offshore-of-mobile/11466 "2013-11-16T17:04:42Z")
Coast Guard rescues 5 from fishing vessel taking on water 120 miles offshore of Mobile \[LEFT\]\[/LEFT\] \[TABLE="align: center"\] \[image\] \[image\] \[/TABLE\] \[FONT=Times New Roman\]MOBILE, Ala. — The Coast Guardrescued … --- ## [Trident seafoods pollock season](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/trident-seafoods-pollock-season/11387)
**Author:** [@johnnyclueless](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/johnnyclueless)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2013, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/trident-seafoods-pollock-season/11387 "2013-11-03T12:37:38Z")
does anyone have any experience with trident seafoods? preferably as an engineer in thier winter season? would like to have some idea as to what to expect/avoid --- ## [Fishing vessel Fate Hunter successfully refloated, towed to Cordova, Alaska](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fishing-vessel-fate-hunter-successfully-refloated-towed-to-cordova-alaska/11372)
**Author:** [@Scallywag](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Scallywag)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fishing-vessel-fate-hunter-successfully-refloated-towed-to-cordova-alaska/11372 "2013-10-31T17:15:56Z")
Downloading from DVIDS requires registration.\[image\]\[FONT=Times New Roman\]VALDEZ, Alaska — After almost three months underwater, the fishing vessel Fate Hunter was successfully lifted, refloated and towed to Cordova Tues… [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/commercial-fishing/59.md) [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-topics/commercial-fishing/59.md?page=2)