F/V Defender, Alaska Pollock Fishery, Global Seas Boat, Welcome Home, Seattle Spring!

F/V Defender, Alaska Pollock Fishery, Global Seas Boat, Welcome Home, Seattle Spring!

Global Seas boat F/V Defender, 195 ft fishing vessel, this big girl operates in the inshore Pollock fishery in Alaska.  She has been under the management of Global Seas since 2009 and is run by Captain Kenny Longaker. Global Seas Fishing Vessels Include:  F/V Defender, Arctic Wind, Morning Star, Bering Defender. Global Seas Research Vessels Include: R/V Mt. Mitchell, Sealth, Mt. Augustine, Mt. Shishaldin. Global Seas was created as the operating arm of Nina Fisheries, which has been investing in the maritime industry since 1994, they have created a rich and lasting maritime history for success.

Since 2001, Global Seas has established itself as one of the West Coast’s leading premier vessel operators and has worked with many large survey companies to successfully complete various missions from the West Coast to Alaska and Japan. Global Seas vessels represent and manage a variety of industries which include fish harvesting, fish processing, ownership and operation of survey vessels for charter, real estate, hospitality, agriculture and technology, this company casts a wide net.

F/V Defender, Global Seas, Pollock Fisheries Boat, Stern in Fishermen's Terminal

F/V Defender, Global Seas, Pollock Fisheries Boat, Stern in Fishermen’s Terminal

Global Seas Fishing Vessel Defender spends most of its time up on Alaskan seas when they are in the lower 48 in Seattle WA they are usually docked at Fishermen’s Terminal a Port of Seattle.  The leading fishermen’s hot spot and off season dockage down time to work on the boat.

F/V Defender – VESSEL SPECIFICATIONS

Home Port:         Seattle, WA
Official No.:  554030
Type: Trawler
Length Overall: 195 feet
Breadth: 40 feet
Draft: 18.5 feet
Horsepower: 6600 HP
Fuel Capacity: 136,800 USG

 

F/V Defender, 195 ft. Global Seas Pollock Boat, Flyer Western Towboat, Seattle Assist

F/V Defender, 195 ft. Global Seas Pollock Boat, Flyer Western Towboat, Seattle Assist

Global Seas Mission: “To provide clients and crew with the most advanced, dynamic, and quality vessels. Whatever the mission brings, all of the vessels owned and managed by Global Seas embody the same principles: safety, efficiency, and well maintained ships, along with a commitment to the sustainability of the resources on which we depend.  To accomplish this and achieve our greatest potential, it is crucial that we have the most knowledgeable and experienced team.  By embracing the knowledge of our past and combining it with the technology of the future, Global Seas works every day, not only to meet, but to exceed the highest standards and quality in our industry.” Pacific Northwest Based Company

F/V Defender, Global Seas Pollock Fishery, Fishermen's Terminal Marine Traffic

F/V Defender, Global Seas Pollock Fishery, Fishermen’s Terminal Marine Traffic

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