Starbound, Catcher Processor, Pollock Fishing AK, Western Towboats Assist to Ballard Lock then AK Uphill run, Commercial Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, The Marine Traffic Underway Source
Starbound, 300 ft. Catcher Processor makes her way westbound down the WA Ship Canal departing Seattle with an assist by two Western Towboat tugboats early in the morning and early after the New Year of 2018. The start to mid January means lots of catcher processors are gearing up for this months departure to get back up to the Bering Sea, Alaska Pollock season is here. Aleutian Spray Fisheries, ASF has a fleet of vessels including Starbound and the mobile armada of freezer-longline and combination fishing vessels. ASF fleet of fishing vessels carefully process and know the science behind quickly frozen and stored in refrigerated seawater, brings the best quality product; Aleutian Spray Fisheries products are delighted by consumers around the worldwide.
Starbound, Starboats Fishing, at sea processor Starbound and the mobile armada of freezer longline, Western Towboat Assist, Commercial Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, The Marine Traffic Underway Source with the season fishing pulse PNW to AK
The Alaska Pollock Fishery has been certified as sustainable by the London based Marine Stewardship Council. Aleutian Spray Fisheries seafood products are smart environmental seafood choices. Pollock fishing is not for the faint of heart they are hard to find in the massive sea, and crew on deck will tell you its a back breaking grind getting on Pollock; these captain’s who run these massive 300 ft. plus ships in the Bering Sea are by in large in a league of their own when it comes to salty sea experience. It’s a massive economic responsibility running a vessel and crew of this size. Getting on the fish is a multi-million dollar seasonal reward.
Starbound Starboats, ASF, Aleutian Spray Fisheries, Wasp, Western Towboat Assist to Ballard Locks, Commercial Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, The Marine Traffic Underway Source
The Starboats Fleet is run by: Aleutian Spray Fisheries, established in 1969 by Naval Architect, Henry Swasand, with the acquisition of the crab vessel Aleutian Spray. As the firm grew during the 1970’s, due to the rapid growth in the Bering Sea King crab fishery, other members of the Swasand family joined their father. Today, a third generation of Swasands is active in the management of Aleutian Spray Fisheries. ASF, participates in what are known as the world’s best managed fisheries. The Alaska Pollock Fishery has been certified as sustainable by the London-based Marine Stewardship Council.
Vessel Name: C/P Starbound
Type of Vessel: Catcher Processor
Over All Length: 300′
Breadth: 48′
Draft: 17′
Net Tonnage: 1042
Harvested Species: Alaska Pollock
Starbound, Starboats Fishing, ASF, 300′ Western Towboats Assist to Ballard Locks to Alaska, Commercial Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, The Marine Traffic Underway Source
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Aleutian Spray Fisheries, ASF – Fleet of fishing vessels includes:
Vessel Name: F/V Siberian Sea
Type of Vessel: Freezer Longliner
Over All Length: 136.2′
Breadth: 34′
Draft: 14′
Gross Tonnage: 741
Net Tonnage: 427
Harvested Species: Pacific Cod
Vessel Name: F/V US Liberator
Type of Vessel: Freezer Longliner
Over All Length: 161′
Breadth: 34.5′
Draft: 16.1′
Gross Tonnage: 868
Net Tonnage: 295
Harvested Species: Pacific Cod
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Vessel Name: F/V Kiska Sea
Type of Vessel: Crab Vessel
Over All Length: 124.8′
Breadth: 34′
Draft: 14′
Gross Tonnage: 195
Net Tonnage: 103
Harvested Species: Crab
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Vessel Name: F/V Nordic Star
Type of Vessel: Combination Fishing Vessel
Over All Length: 123′
Breadth: 27.1′
Draft: 9.6′
Gross Tonnage: 195.5
Net Tonnage: 132
Harvested Species: Pollock, Pacific Cod
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Vessel Name: F/V Muir Milach
Type of Vessel: Fishing Vessel
Over All Length: 103′
Breadth: 26′
Draft: 11.1′
Gross Tonnage: 182
Net Tonnage: 54
C/P Starbound, Starboats Pollock Fishing Alaska Bering Sea, Aleutian Spray Fisheries, ASF, Western Towboat Tug Boats Assist, Pollock Fishing AK Bering Sea, Commercial Photography by: Salty Dog Boating News, Salty Dog Maritime Marketing, The Marine Traffic Underway Source with the season fishing pulse PNW to AK
