All vessels meet the highest Coast Guard safety standards and all crew members are provided survival suits and given extensive safety training. Catcher-processors are considered safer than smaller fishing vessels but applicants should be aware that working at sea, especially in the stormy waters of the Bering Sea, can be hazardous. Anyone caught onboard with drugs or alcohol is sent home at their own expense. Men and women who represent a variety of cultures and countries, all work closely together. Getting along with others is an important skill.
Companies promote from within whenever possible, and frequently pay for training programs.