These three vessels are the Bristol Mariner, Nordic Mariner, and Northern Mariner. Employment opportunities are available on the boats when fishing for blue and red king crab in the fall and early winter and when harvesting opilio crab from January to March or April. Additionally, there are opportunities available for residents interested in working on the boats for the summer tendering salmon. CDQ fishing is generally done before or after the open access fisheries. The critical times for applying for these jobs are June through August and November through December.
All employees begin as entry level processors and work their way up from there.
This is a state of the art freezer longliner that has a crew of 25-30 people. This vessel works most of the year, with the exception of a few weeks in December. Applications are taken all year long. Openings for positions can occur at any time and there is usually a short notice when they become available. Periodically internships are offered in other areas of the vessel operations, such as the galley and engine room.