Author : Oscar Sylvester
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 21,89 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1433984881
A fisherman's life isn't as calm and serene as some might think. In fact, it usually involves backbreaking work, torrential rain, and sometimes even extreme danger. Exciting photographs take readers aboard the freezing, damp conditions of an Alaskan crab boat, one of the deadliest workplaces in the world. Readers will learn about the many obstacles and challenges fishermen face and also why they keep heading back out to sea.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 50,25 MB
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0309043794
In response to a continuing high loss of commercial fishing vessels and crews, the U.S. Congress has mandated development of new safety requirements for the industry. This volume provides a blueprint for an integrated national safety program that responds realistically to industry conditions, with priority on the most cost-effective alternatives. Fishing Vessel Safety addresses the role of the U.S. Coast Guard and the fishing industry and evaluates such safety measures as vessel inspection and registration, and the training and licensing of fishermen. It explores vessel condition, the role of human behavior, the problem of weather prediction, the high cost of insurance, and more.
Author : Trygvie Jensen
Publisher : Trygvie Jensen
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 21,8 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Door County (Wis.)
ISBN : 0976478277
Author : Amanda M. Fairbanks
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,11 MB
Release : 2022-05-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1982103248
"[A] riveting account of a fishing boat and its four young crewman lost at sea in 1984 off the coast of Montauk in eastern Long Island--a "fishing town with a drinking problem," as the locals have it--and the stunning repercussions of that loss for the families and friends of the four missing men and, indeed, the entire storied summer community of the Hamptons"--
Author : Corey Arnold
Publisher :
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 13,69 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Crabbing
ISBN : 9781590053065
Author : Pedro Denton
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,81 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Fishing
ISBN : 9781888125283
Boats of Alaska: An Artist's Guide to Alaska's Commercial Fishing Boats is a book for all lovers of the sea, from the novice who wanders the docks and marinas of Alaska and are curious about the boats they see, to the experienced old seaman who's memory is renewed by looking at the paintings and sketches. By reading, and using, Boats of Alaska, you can gain a basic knowledge of fishing activities along Alaska's coast. Unlike most boat books, the paintings in this book show boats at work in their natural environment. Pedro's 29 paintings, over 40 sketches, and indexes, coupled with a sprinkling of sea stories, give a vivid glance at the romance of commercial fishing in Alaska.
Author : Laura Hartema
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,29 MB
Release : 2018-03-13
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1510731520
Full of unusual characters, mischief, camaraderie, and testosterone-fueled man gossip. Bering Sea Strong is a tale of adventure and self-discovery. The story portrays a young woman on a solo journey, pushed to the edge of the earth and further from the weight of family—marked by divorce, death, disability, and depression—and a life she desires on land. Locked at sea for ninety days as the lone female trying to tuck in tight alongside twenty-five rough-and-tumble commercial fishermen in Alaska, Laura Hartema offers a rare glimpse into the intertwining worlds of a fisheries observer and the crew she works beside. She graphically illustrates the challenges of daily life and relationships in a way few have seen before. Her story provides an unprecedented portrait of the bizarre and entertaining human dynamics aboard an at-sea catcher-processor vessel, where men battle dangerous working conditions, loneliness, and boredom while rivaling for the attention of the only woman. Between trough and crest, Laura ponders the trauma and tragedies of her Midwest childhood as her capabilities and resilience are regularly tested. She is often left deciding when to “blow it off” and when to “blow a gasket.” In the end, the tumultuous Bering Sea is where she finds the strength to overcome the wounds of her past, embrace life’s uncertainty, and steam ahead into the unchartered waters of her future. Bering Sea Strong demonstrates one woman’s determination to overcome obstacles in pursuit of a satisfying career and a better life.
Author : John Aldridge
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 13,88 MB
Release : 2017-05-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1602863296
The harrowing adventure-at-sea memoir recounting the heroic search-and-rescue mission for lost Montauk fisherman John Aldridge, which Daniel James Brown calls "A terrific read." I am floating in the middle of the night, and nobody in the world even knows I am missing. Nobody is looking for me. You can't get more alone than that. You can't be more lost. I've got too many people who love me. There's no way I'm dying like this. In the dead of night on July 24, 2013, John Aldridge was thrown off the back of the Anna Mary while his fishing partner, Anthony Sosinski, slept below. As desperate hours ticked by, Sosinski, the families, the local fishing community, and the U.S. Coast Guard in three states mobilized in an unprecedented search effort that culminated in a rare and exhilarating success. A tale of survival, perseverance, and community, A Speck in the Sea tells of one man's struggle to survive as friends and strangers work to bring him home. Aldridge's wrenching first-person account intertwines with the narrative of the massive, constantly evolving rescue operation designed to save him.
Author : Michael Shawyer
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Org.
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 16,71 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789251050101
The use of ice on board smaller fishing vessels is increasing, due to factors such as the growing demand for fresh fish, market globalisation and increased quality controls, and the decrease in near-shore fish resources which forces fisherman to make longer fishing trips and use ice to preserve the freshness of their catch. This publication describes the requirements for the use of ice and chilled seawater on fishing vessels, from small insulated containers in dugout canoes, to refrigerated tanks on bigger vessels.
Author : Mark Maricich
Publisher :
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,13 MB
Release : 2020-01-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780989243414
Commercial fishing in Alaska is one of the more lucrative jobs available, with some deck hands making up to $50,000 for a few month's work. The opportunity awaits men and women who are willing to venture north to make their fortunes. The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs is the most specific book available on the subject. It will supply you with valuable information on how to apply for jobs fishing for salmon, crab, halibut, herring and groundfish. And it includes a contact list of over 17,000 boat skippers, canneries, and processors to help you with your job search (list updated in 2020). You'll also learn about the basics of fishing, what it's like to work on a boat, and the technical know-how you'll need to become a commercial fisherman in Alaska. Greenhorn's Guide author Mark Maricich is a 13-year commercial fishing veteran and founder of the leading Alaskan fishing industry website AlaskaFishingJobs.com. With family roots in the commercial fishing town of Anacortes, Washington, the Maricich family and circle of friends, relatives, and fishermen boast a legacy of well over 100 years of experience in the Alaskan commercial fishing industry. It's with this drive and love for the sea, that Maricich brings you The Greenhorn's Guide to Alaska Fishing Jobs. With over 270 pages packed with valuable Alaska fishing job information, it includes step-by-step details about: *SALMON JOBS *KING CRAB JOBS *OPILIO CRAB JOBS *HALIBUT JOBS *COD JOBS*POLLACK JOBS *HERRING JOBS *DECK HAND JOBS *WORKING IN CANNERIES AND SHORE BASED PLANTS *FLOATING PROCESSORS*FACTORY TRAWLERS*TECHNICAL INFORMATION*PAY SCALES & RATES*THE BASICS OF FISHING *A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FISHERMAN *FISHING AREAS*HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS*TYPES OF FISH *FISHING METHODS*ALASKAN STATE AGENCIES *PROPER DOCUMENTATION *PEAK JOB PERIODS *TRAVEL & LODGING TIPS *SUPPLIES YOU NEED*HEALTH & SAFETY TIPS *JOB PSYCHOLOGY*KNOTS YOU NEED TO KNOW *EMPLOYER RELATIONS*GLOSSARY OF FISHING TERMS & MUCH, MUCH, MORE!! Reference. Includes Index
