FISH PROCESSING VESSEL - what it's like
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for anyone interested in the commercial fishing industry - here's a little honest sneak peek inside of it!!!!
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Hope you enjoy my vid about my personal experience on a fish processing vessel in Alaska.
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Hi hi , can you tell us what you make a month as processor? Thank you very good video.
@@veelisavmekprayoon9160 if it’s busy, probably about 3-4K, depends on the season and fish though. I have made 5k in a month before as a processor but typically would make about 3k a month
@@HeyItsHarmony Thank you soooo much :) is that after taxes? So sorry for asking so much information, I’m heading out soon got my name on the vessel’s for work. Just got my drug test done
@@veelisavmekprayoon9160 hey no problem, that is after taxes. and nice, good luck, i hope you have a good experience!
@@HeyItsHarmony thank you so much! When you on a vessel, how often it come to shore. I think I got my contract for 3 months. After that my first, can I get another contract?
why would anyone dislike this content. I''m a fishermen in dutch and I approve this message.
Thank you so much hope you’re having a good season
@@HeyItsHarmony mhm. I wasn't able to do shipyard but I'm at the Radisson right now I leave Friday!
USS LEGACY!
@@HeyItsHarmony Oh yea thank you for the video's!
Seafood industry can only benefit from videos like this where processors share their experiences.
Dude yes like so much they can learn from us
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I started at a land based facility as a fish processor doing salmon. Now I'm headed to a fish vessel as a processor. Good advice here she's giving.
How often and what are the drug tests like ??
Yo how many hours did you work a day?
@@carlosmontano7370 if you do drugs, don't go..
How long were the seasons and how much money did you make?
@@carlosmontano7370 It varies company to company and boat to boat. It's not crazy though.
i'm flying out to seattle tomorrow and then going on a boat to Dutch harbor. I'm ready for this adventure!!!
so excited for you sasha!!!! :D good luck and congratulations on this new step for you!!!! be strong, stick it out!!!
Hi, how is the job? Is the pay good and what about the weather?
@@HeyItsHarmony how was the job? Was it worth the money?
How was the job? Pay?
You gotta make sure. You're in for it. Job is tough. Their is time you have no rest. 7 days every day. No day off. When you go fishing up in Alaska. Think about one thing. Future for yourself and most importantly. For your kids and wife. Never mine anybody that trying to get pissed the you off.
You now have joined the few that have had the Alaska experience and you will have many years of stories to tell friends and family. Give yourself a pat on the back for sticking it out, it is a tough industry. I worked King Crab back in the 70's and Dutch was still very primitive back then and I liked it that way. In some of the old houses scattered around people actually fixed them up to live in and some were very nice. And yes at times the hours were very long, our longest stretch was 32 hrs because a bunch of fishing boats came in at the same time it was a killer. At the end of that stretch management put on a huge party and we got 2 days off with pay.
32 hours straight no sleep? Is that even legal I thought they couldn't work you more than 16-18 hours straight
@@vivaeuropa Crabbers are a different breed of people
Roger that, BigGee...mid-70s...butcher shack, processor line, etc. Elbow Room on weekends, and a six of Bud at the little store cost an arm and a leg. Ha, thanks for reminder and be well!
I've thought about applying for work like yours. I've felt overwhelmed with the thought alone. Congratulations on your accomplished challenge of working and persevering.
I like your story very very much, cause it brings me back to old memories. I went fishing one time since 1995 till 1997. It was a Commercial fishing Company, from Seattle also. It's a Net Catching Ship, and I flew from Seattle to Alaska. Then I flew from Alaska to Dutch Harbor. Then the van picked 5 of us and took us to the ship. We entered the ship, and the beginning fun started right away. The foreman told us to change and help the other crew members working on the belts. We changed all the belts that transfer the fishes from one part of the ship to the bottom of the ship. That was my very first day, and I had no idea what I placed myself into. Then we sailed to the open ocean at the same night. I started throwing up on the way to the fishing area. I kept throwing up until I can't throw up no more for a couple of days. Then they told me to start eating some crackers and drinking some tea. Until my stomach getting used to it, then I can eat anything. About a week passed by then all of the sudden, I can not move my fingers especially my knuckles. I experienced arthritis on my forarms for the first time of my life. May be because of the first time I worked like that. Some of my coworkers made fun of me. But I just kept doing my work slower than everybody on that day. Until I felt better on my hands and the whole trip was a history. I finished my first contract. I went to the island and built a house for my parents, Then the A season started (from the beginning of the year until May or June) and I started another contract. The A Season is an expensive season. Our ship would catch rocksole with eggs. So, we used knives to cut the rocksoles' heads instead of the machines in order to save the eggs, or the yellow york inside the fish. Then that was sent to Asian Countries, and that was why the eggs was so expensive. It's different from the B Season, because, the B Season, our ship would catch yellow fin, pacific gods, black gods, alaskan blades, and rocksole but no eggs. It's an okay season but you can not make good money like the A Season. Your channel made talking about my own experience, after all those years I am still thinking of trying fishing one more time. I started working in a hospital since 1998 after I left Seattle to California, and I have been working for 24 years, but my experience on the fishing boat, I will always treasure. An island boy from the tropical island of Samoa, working on the dangerous part of the ocean, close to the North Pole. I have a lot of Samoan friends still there, and do the deal, but I hope they still with their families and their loved ones. Because it's a risky job, and also a risky environment. Especially when deal with Mother Nature.
Great story!
Im leaving for Alaska in the morning. Thanks for the info.
How do you like the job?
@@jesguz215 legend says he quit on his first fish
@John Clearwater seriously? I just saw an ad on craigslist from them, advertising that you can make $8,000 to $12,000 in two months..
How much did you actually make during those two seasons and what would your job description
@@wesleybickham1772 fish processor
You are one tough gal Harmony ! To make it through 5 months on a boat says a lot about you. Keep it up and the jobs get easier as you move up , but still the long hrs. Need to check out the longshore union in Dutch that pays great but you have to find a place to live ..Worked in Dutch for 2005 season at unisea /long shore union then oil spill clean up .Came home with a nice bank .
How much can you make if it's a busy 3 month season after taxes? Or a busy 2 month or 5 month etc? Wondering because I'm contemplating leaving my job in january and doing a season but if it isn't as good as pay as some have said I might stay at my current job which makes me 35k a year working only half the month
Great video long ago the guy that got me into fishing told be the bigger the vessel, the less cash. That was 1993. I work on the F/V Frontier Mariner (long-liner) and am quite happy with income 80k the last two years. I have tried it all but kudos to this young woman. I do no that long-liners and draggers (bottom trawlers) discriminate against women in hiring-most of the women hire on to American Seafoods, Aleutian Spray and other Pollock boats.
Well done Harmony! I also worked on a processing vessel for 23 years out of DH, (same one always). Your description of boat life/work is accurate, the advantage of being at sea for weeks/months at a time is that for the most part, the money you're earning ...is not being spent. Keep up the good work kiddo!
Irene Ypsilanti thank you so much! I am currently on a vessel in Dutch yet again and loving it. Similar challenges but yep still the same advantages!!! And I’m much more adapted to the environment which makes it much more doable 😊😁😁😁 fish money!!
You have a lot of experience. I live in Florida. Can you help me get a job in the fish industry?
I worked 2 seasons in Dutch Harbor for Icicle Seafood out of Dillingham, AK. I was on a floating processor called the Bering Star. Only worked the summer salmon runs and even though it's a short season it's a lot of work.
It is physically demanding as you're working LONG hours, but, you're fed well and you know that's what you're up there for. If you're mentally soft, don't do this job...it'll break you.
Christopher Grieb totally agree. For me it actually made me mentally stronger but it was a push. But accurate
@@HeyItsHarmony how do i apply and is it hourly or crew share?
HeyItsHarmony can u please tell me how I can apply for these jobs please
hombre, how was it in dutch harbor? I worked in naknek before getting on a fishing vessel in Cordova, i've heard nothing happy about dutch harbor. What was it like for you?
@@nikodinero838 hourly for processors, crewshares go to the fishing vessels. Definitely better money on fishing vessels though
im 19, im leaving construction my job to try this for the first time. looks amazing!
you do a good job at giving a thorough layout of what it's like, well done.
mr. goodwill thank you!!!! :)
I've really enjoyed watching your uploads, they're not too long, and not too short. This is the video that gives the job details life on a vessel. 🙂👌
So nice to see a younger generation explaining what its like on a boat like that. My first time on a boat was in 92 working 16 hour shifts for a company that doesnt exist anymore. My first time was very hard and i told myself never again but since than ive been on countless boats and plants over the years. I cant say its an adventure for me cause its just been a big part of my life. My first time i faked being sick to have a day off and it seemed to work until the mate took my temperature. It was hard for sure. I learned to keep hydrated. Water water otherwise i get those horrible leg cramps while trying to sleep. Nice to see you had that experience.
Thanks ! My son works on Ocean Peace out of DH so I am just watching what he is going through and thus will not have to re-live by telling me. Unless he wants to of course. His first time out he basically said he wanted to quit every day. His buddy that started with him did quit ! I absolutely do not blame people for just knowing when it is too much ! if you can do it, and hopefully laugh about it someday, well what the heck !
Sonny Moon great way to put it!
I like ocean peace boat i wanna go there , i work in starbound
Ocean peace is the shit love those guys, but I make more money now so won’t come back unless shit hits the fan
@@TroubleinVermont what is the pay like at Ocean peace I'm starting Saturday
Did i just see eagles huddled up together like seagulls scavenging for fish? Wow!! Alaska is extreme!!!
Years ago they had an open landfill and you would sees dozens of eagles together. Now they cover their garbage.
I did things backwards... started out on 39 foot trolling boat... f/v jubilee, then the M/V Pribiloff with Norquest seafoods, then Aleutian Falcon. If you like the ship life, and want to truly grow and achieve goals, dreams and success, you should seriously consider the navy (not sure of your age). That was my next step and one of the best choices I ever made.
Damn, the jubilee sunk and trident seafoods bought out norquest seafoods. RIP.
Thank you for posting this I started to apply for this job but now you told me something I need to hear. I love to travel I don't mind the long days and hours. But the one that got me is sharing a space with other people's that a big double yikes for me😬😬 I room with someone back in college in Tennessee it was a hell no deal right there. I'm not a wild person I dont share information with people's and I'm just not a peoples person at all due to some folks have bad spirits and just plan ignorant . if they had separate room where each individual have a space to by their self it would be fine I can accept that. But I be damn I'm not sharing no room with another man or anybody else for that matter I'm sorry I don't roll like that being real.
Yeah indeed, if you can’t deal with roommates definitely NOT! The job for you! That component of the job is as difficult as the actual work itself
Looks like fun and great experience...One thing I’m curious about... How much you bring home after taxes...and how long is your season??? I did a summer camp where you leave EVERYTHING behind as well. And I’ll be leaving by May and won’t return end of October...Thanks for your video.. I wish I can do one season myself....
How did it go?
I'm 💀 off the "I don't even wanna go skydiving I almost died on seafood boat"
King Steff lol
Honestly tho being out to sea is no joke bro
Hello King Steff how are you.
Can you help me to Apply this job.
I live OHIO/Columbus.
I'm single my Phone number is 6602165484 can you call or text me please.
ok thanks harmony , sorry for bothering u so much , im just really thinking about going next year , i know by reading the last few days that they really start looking at applications in january , wow there are so many different seasons also that i read about , its almost overwhelming trying to figure out where to go lol , but theres this book called alaska fishing jobs handbook , its on amazon for like $40 bucks and supposedly has a bunch of important contacts and alot of tips and information , basically a book that will get you there faster than going through the whole process and stuff like that , but hey you gave me a pretty good idea of what im looking at and what to expect , i appreciate it , thanks harmony , stay safe out there and maybe one day i will see you on a boat , never know , that would be crazy lol , take care
Thanks for your sharing your experience. I was a engineer on the Gordon Jensen...a good vessel, to see if processing is for you or not....for most, it's not. Hope folks will check out, your video, to see what life is like on the Jensen.
@Adam Modrak Sorry for the late reply...but when I first started....I was searching all over the internet, and applied with almost everyone in Seattle, in hope of landing a job. Icicle called me up, and I rode the Greyhound to Seattle from Kansas(where I'm from). Went to the orientation, and the next day they flew me to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Had no luggage, just a backpack. When I look back on it, the pay sucks, but the adventures, friends, and experience was well worth it. Because of my work with Icicle, 2008-2013...I learned a ton of stuff. Went from a processor(where everyone starts out at), to a 3rd Engineer. I quit to get in another company(American Seafoods), that was offering more money, but the experience wasnt the same, as with Icicle. I would recommend Icicle or trident, if thier was no other work or you had no where to live.
@@Pumpkin12855 Wow the pay sucks? I heard you could make like 15k in 2-3 months or like 40k in 6 months. These are false number?
@@vivaeuropa You aren't gonna make that money with trident or icicle.
@@vivaeuropa The numbers you're talking about are More so realistic with real fishing companies. Arctic storm. Ocean peace. American seafoods. O'Hara. Etc.
Did y'all fishermen clean the fish by hand or just sort them and does a machine clean them? Also, did 200 dollars cover one 16 hour day for employees or is that 8 hours? Because 200 for 16 hours sounds scary. Due to being on a boat in the middle of a big ole shark infested ocean. Thanks, from Florida.
Yeah it's fast money but is it really worth it!!
I did four seasons ".....the ocean there is seriously pissed off !.....f u c ke n waters there are ANGRY !
saved all my money and today all is well.
Believe every word this tough girl has said .
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Yes!!!! I feel ya 100% I work in case up on the Aleutian falcon and that's the hardest thing I've ever done in my life but I really enjoyed your video.
Dj Mac I will be in that boat on january. how do you guys send money to your family if there's bo internet connection on the boat?
I'm glad you hung in and didn't quit.No matter where you work,your always going to be around people you don't like,and people who don't like you.It really goes both ways.I understand about the long 16 hour days,but then again isn't that what people went to Alaska for.To make as much money as possible .I've been wanting to try this for a season or so to see if I like it.To be honest with you I don't think I can make it.Due to a bad back and knees .
Thank you. First time going this Monday
I was a shore based processor in Petersburg, Alaska! How's it going?
I did salmon processing back in 88. It was the same back then, especially not liking fish for a while after and being stuck with people you don't like.
This is a great informative video, can I ask what company this is? I’ve worked at a plant before but I’m really hoping to get on a processing vessel as well. Thanks.
I just did my paperwork for the one in Seattle just getting a little bit of information on what I'm going to be expecting on board
Great insight into a very demanding job. Just wondering would you be standing for the entire duration of your shift ? Are there any breaks in between ? And what about pain on the knuckles from holding your cutting tool ( I assume it’s a knife of some sort) for so long ? Hope you were able to save some after so much work.
Thank you so much for the great comment. Yes it is typically standing the entire time. There are breaks allotted, typically 15 minutes every 4 hours. It is definitely very physically demanding, because typically you are doing, just like you’ve said, a repetitive motion for long periods of time.
@@HeyItsHarmony nice hearing from you. Fewer jobs would be more strenuous than yours and your paycheck is well earned! . Is fresh water rationed and do you have a time limit to shower? Your sunglasses look great on you and excellent choice of tea. I love a steaming cup of (no sugar) black tea ... should be very relaxing after a long shift... with a piece of chocolate cake ... but I guess on board luxuries like cake may not be readily available.
@@tigalbaby fresh water is always available, and also showers are not limited either which was a nice surprise to me. The only limit is time when you’re working 16 hour shifts because at that point you only have 8 hours off including time to sleep. And actually, they do have cake on board occasionally! 😄 or more likely brownies or cookies
@@HeyItsHarmony absent cake , Black tea and chocolate chip cookies go very well . I like your writing style. If you keep a journal of your varied experience on a voyage , it would make great raw material for a novel . .....” Alaska adventures .... my journey of a lifetime. “ Give it some thought and looking forward to your next video.
Right before you said it, I was thinking you should try a catcher processor. Now that you’re not green anymore. What are you doing now?
Interesting story! I wanna try that sometime, it sounds kinda fun actually.
Harmony have you considered working on a tender boat during summer. You should try it. It is will be a good experience for you. You can get on a tender boat in Kodiak.
K this is a serious inquiry, I need some insight. My mom has been in the fishing industry since I was a kid I’m 27 now. I’ve been home for 2 years with my boys, depressed and stagnant. My husband is pushing me to work and go to school. And i feel mentally beat down. Would you recommend this at all?????!!!!!! I heard the end of the video but I need some perspective here...
Dena Palacios I would say, yes!!! definitely. I think honestly a lot of people who come up to Alaska to work seasonally are often dealing with issues similar to what you are describing. And I think for most it is helpful. It certainly has helped me!!!
I feel sorry for your husband. Hope he had a prenup
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this video. And coming from a woman gives a fresh perspective. Ill be going to Alaska for the first-time this season.ive worked super long hours for days and weeks on end so im ready to do the work. Still its a nervous experience for me.
I live in Louisiana and i would like to move up that way and get a job and i want to live in Alaska
You can work from LA if you want?
I'm not sure which vessel or landplant you are on but if you want to try factory trawler there's a company called fisherman's finest that you'll average between 6000 a trip
very informative. ill definitely be doing this when i get out the army.
my man, if you're coming from the army A LOT of people out there are going to trust you. You might want to try your luck walking the docks for a salmon fishing job or another fishing vessel. It's better money, shorter contracts, and more fun work. I think you'd be a shoe in
@@RTLivingFree How long are the seasons and how much money could you make after taxes? Like if you worked a 3 month season for example.
I love this video I just came from Seattle 5 months on the water to Alaska your video is very informative I watched it before and to see if you were telling the truth and you did. thanks
I just started my job with American seafoods as a processor they just flew me out here to Alaska In anchorage to start my quarantine for 14 days and after I fly to Dutch harbor to board the northern jager I never done this before any pointers I’m really scared this is going to go bad since I have 0 experience
How did that go for you?? I ho up to Dutch November 11th to work on a boat for Ohara seafoods
@@scottreasons4746
I leave sometime after Christmas to board a vessel
@@Mudvillereacts my best wishes to you and good luck!!
How is it?
Fuck the Jaeger. Here's all I can say, if youre white, and want to get ANYWHERE on the boat, kiss up to Judah Flanders [factory manager] if he has any interest in you whatsoever, he'll run down the "terms of success" to you.
if youre not white, and want to be something other than what youre hired for, youre on the wrong boat.
If youve fished before, you'll be fine. It's not a hard boat.
I'm planning to work with Northstar fishing. Some of my buddies work with this company. And they also mentioned it is worth working.
Thank you very much Harmony! One last question. Do they pay for your flight (if needed for lower 48) or is it required by future employee to cover necessary travel costs?
Colt Khaos usually it is paid for or reimbursed at the completion of a season. They also pay for room and board, a huge bonus. Varies company to company.
Same goes for on land processors too. Shorter contracts and competitive pay too
mad respect ! going on my first contract soon.
Love all your videos! Thanks for sharing your experiences. Yes please share and hit me up with how to get hired on a fishing processing Vessel!
I have 22 years in the USN, on Active Duty Service, and 16 where at sea.
If you want some hard work I recommend looking into a catcher/processor. I believe there is some good money to be made there if you are willing to work for it. Best of luck and thanks so much for your feedback. Thank you for watching my channel. 🙏🏼
Is that your next adventure, or are you taking a needed brake?
Steaming up is fun. I liked to steam up. I was in Dutch Harbor too. It's a place I'll always remember.
I might be interested in that kind of job.
Great video. You’re very tough and with your experience and mental toughness, I’m sure you can do anything that you set your mind to.
So true 👍
Hi ! My cousin and I are really looking to go into salmon season in Alaska. I could really use the money . I was really having doubts because I was worried about not being able to do it but you’re motivating and we seem to be around the same age . You said you’re thinking of going back are there any companies you recommend ? If you don’t mind me asking about how much estimated do you make for your time there ? I’m sorry I just have so many questions :(
Am with silver bay seafood n there rly good company I think
Lorene Inirio silver bay if you really want money.. Icicle seafood in dutch gordon jensen.. Youll earn good money if its good season like 10k to 12k for 5 months... But if really like good money northern victor but be prepare for 16 hours working... Youll earn 12 in 3 months if you can handle stress go for it... Icicle seafoods is a good company
9:27, I found your experience incredible, despite the difficulties!
I have a question: Can you tell if FISH PROCESSING VESSEL sponsors the H2B Visa?
I live in Brazil and I really want to work in the Alaskan seas!
I sent the same question on your Instagram!
Thanks for showing this I was looking on indeed and saw they are hiring. Looks like they pay very good though. My Grandfather told me a story they went to Alaska fishing for whales for a job many years ago. They caught one big whale took their whole team to catch it. He met many great workers who have died trying to catch that whale.
I went to Alaska to work on a fish factory through a company called ICICLE SEAFOODS
Turnbuckle TV how was that any feedback? Heard of Westwardseafood plant in Dutch harbor?
Turnbuckle TV how do they drug test is it piss or mouth swab
Immortalshade 245 Silver Bay seafoods is hiring. $13 to start with no experience
TMSDfan dog I’m already sign up with icicle
@@BugRaiser I worked icicle seafoods this season, it was challenging and mentally draining. I'm looking at glacier seafoods or harbor Dutch
I like your videos. I would love to take one of those trips, but I am from Costa Rica. I hope one day I can do it. Thank You for sharing
What company did you work for when you were on this ship? Today I just applied to work for Ohara for the season that starts in January. I'm going to apply for other companies too to get in a processor ship.
Did they hire you?
@@jm7079 yes they did. I just completed two trips.
@@scottreasons4746 Which vessel were you on? The Spirit? Is the pay per trip as good as people seem to say?
@@scottreasons4746 ¿?
@@jm7079 hi Zack
On the Gordon Jensen - perma-parked there now. I took it to Bristol Bay like right before it went aground the following session. I processed in Akutan, Dutch, and False Pass.
Nice! 🚢
I'm going out to Alaska for my first time this June 2019 land processing plant any advice would be great I've never been to Alaska or worked in the fish industry hopefully I can get some in site
Brandon Poindexter congrats Brandon! Welcome to the industry! It’s set to be a good salmon season so you’re in for some good work and even better money!! Some advice I have would be to stay focused, find something that drives you and motivates you to continue, don’t listen to rumors ( only listen to your foremens etc or actual posted information) and lastly get at least 6 hours a night. When you start going under 6 it gets harder and harder. Keep your brain positive. When you start feeling bored think about what you’re going to do with your money. Sing a song. But don’t let yourself get in a rut because if you do then you won’t last long. Enjoy your summer I bet you’re going to have a blast! Oh and one last thing always be to work on time and expect to work every single day sick or tired etc. go into it as though you are not owed anything and you will excel. Land plants are generally easier than vessels however. You should be fine! Enjoy
@@HeyItsHarmony thank you so much for replying back to me I appreciate it alot ..I'm super excited about it again thank you
@@brandonpoindexter558 How was it brother? I have a question if you don't mind me asking but how long was the season and how much money did you make after taxes? Was the work back breaking and money worth it?
Great video! Cool glasses!
I’m learning as I watch so many videos on the fish processing life. Crazy!!
For vessel type jobs do they literally, freely float about in the ocean for months?! Lol.
Or is there land somewhere out in the middle of the ocean that the ships dock and stay for months or weeks at a time??
Sorry if this is a stupid question. Lol
I will continue to check out and research. Thanks so much!!
The vessel that I was on, a processor vessel, was only in motion for travel and was docked on land for weeks/months at a time during processing. Most vessels however are catcher processors which catch and process while in motion. Not a stupid question thanks for asking and also thank you for the nice comments and have a great day.
Hi! I’m from MI and know nothing about fishing in Alaska but would love to do what you were going out and doing. Could you possibly give me some advice on where to start? Thanks!
Evan Hoek cool evan. Well I work for icicle seafoods, if you want to apply for them and use me as a reference my name is harmony nash. Use my name on the application and the interview. Otherwise there are plenty of other companies in many areas of Alaska that you can apply to. Cheers
@@HeyItsHarmony
Hello Harmony Nash can you Help me to Apply for this job .
I live OHIO/ Columbus .
My Phone number is 6602165484 can you call or text me please.
I’m going to the vessel soon I’m excited
For those of you wanna go out Alaska and try out fishing. Y'all better go up there for something that you wanna do in your life or family. Because the job is really stress and in way its good. But if you wanna go up there and see how it looks. I dont think its for you. I was fishing for 5 years. The time i was single. When you have husband and and kids or wife left behind. I dont think its for you.
Top companies to apply?
How do I apply for the boats
Hello Christine how are you doing.
Can you help me for apply this job, I'm single live in OHIO/Columbus my Phone number is 6602165484 call or text me please.
I bought 93 acres in alaska, my dividends cover the property but I'm broke after the down payment. I'm going to be doing that for a little while to cover my lives expenses, tools n stuff.
Considering doing this. Sounds rough but with a fairly significant payoff
16 hours straight for $200?
I built processing machinery for the bering sea surimi boats. Its tough it will be challenging . Great experience, money, and all the fish you can eat..
The pay isn't great working up there. I wouldn't suggest anyone do this job unless they are homeless or enjoy working like a slave.
How do you survive 16 hours everyday
@@stogies3 you get overtime after your 8th hour in day in Alaska.
Worked for City SF back in the day always wanted to go.
You re such a courageous girl!
rosaneu15 aw 🙈🙈
HeyItsHarmony so you worked 3 months and made 10k
At 6:00mins best description of the job iv heard yet. Shes spot on, some places pay more than others but over all it’s good money. My boat pays Great money tho. I guess it depends on what you’re fishing and who’s your captain. We are blessed. Yeah the works hard but it’s rewarding and as you move up you get more to have a slower pace of a gig. When you get there you will earn your stripes first. As time goes on you in generate start to dislike a lot of people from bein overworked your fuse gets short but you just have to keep in mind everyone is on the same boat as you no pun. Everyone’s tired as shit so give people the slip. Brush things off and just work and make that sweet money
Do you make more on a boat or a land plant?
This was an awesome and insightful video, thank you for this! I'll be taking a job up in Naknek, Alaska in about 1.5 weeks. It's a land-based processing center for salmon. First timer, so I'm just getting my feet wet in the fishing industry (pun intended). Definitely want to make this a career field - would love to try working as a processor out at sea one day as well. Hope you're doing good as well HeyItsHarmony; keep up the awesome work!
thanks matthew, hope you had a nice season
and glad that you liked the video
Silver bay seafood in naknek
@@HeyItsHarmony where did u sing up
Hey I am interested in getting into the industry. How fast can you work your way up? When can you become a fisherman?
Best damn thing I've ever done!
Greasy MacHaggis hell yeah!!
I'm from New York no family no kids no girlfriend no friends just want to fish and make money as much as possible as fast as possible what should I do
@@mikechambers2785I would suggest going online to find boats or companies that are hiring. Back when i did it, a buddy and me got a ride to seattle from oregon and hit the docks...not much luck there but we eventually got word of Fishermans Finest and ended up in Alaska!
@@earlsworth7952 Hi u think u can tell me how much as food processor in a month, thank you
@@veelisavmekprayoon9160 hey there! Well when i worked up there we got a percentage of the total catch but that was 20 years ago😮. I think i averaged 2000 a month...something like that
I totally get it... the people, the hrs, the same food... the fish, but in my case, the crab... it's something ill never forget..it was an awesome experience.. but i'll never do it again...
craigslistrr O yeah it can be extremely intense
Important question. Working a full 16 hours for 3 months to 4 months with good amount of fish. How much am i gonna get out of this? Someone said 10k for 5 months. Thats a joke right???
depends on your boat. You get hella overtime if the season is good, but the better money is definitely on the fishing vessels for sure. You need to walk the docks for those jobs though, off shore processors take online applicants, but to get on a fishing boat you need to meet your captain in person and ask them for a job. Working in some kind of processor first helps a lot with showing that you've got the guts for it.
Try onshore processors first, shorter contracts with similar pay plus free or cheap room and board
Sam D if you’re really working 16s every day for three or four months, you’ll make 20-30 thousand. But that’s extremely hard to do and not all processing locations work like that
That's about right...$10 a hour, unless they raised the rates. I'm assuming they went to 12hr shifts...if that's the case...if they, are going full bore in production...expect around $1800, every two weeks, but you get free room/board.
Chris Bowman aye bruh what happened if you do 1 month and i heard of you do 1 month and or leave quit they said you have to pay your own plane ticket
Stakk Team yes that is true
Thank you for the video!
I have been planning trip to Alaska
How much was your take home? I'm about to go out with icicle seafoods
Kayla Tungate 10 k
For 5 months of work you only made 10k?
It depend if theres no fish theres no work... Sometimes you work 3 weeks straight sometimes you work 4days a week... Last season we just make 6k on the boat a very slow season... Try the northern victor youll get more hours
@@HeyItsHarmony worse than minimum wage
I'm glad you stayed sister!!!
thank you so much. I am too
Berring sea life if so cray cray I was praying a lot of the time anytime I could use the phone to stay in contact with loved ones I did
that's amazing! My mom used to work on one of those back in the day like in the early 90s and almost all of the 80s. I want to get a job or something Iike this but Idk if I should.
Sarah Kern honestly u should!! If you’re ready to work hard and get along well with others,.. I think u might enjoy it!!! It’s a unique lifestyle and though challenging in many ways is very enjoyable and rewarding. It sounds like it’s in your blood anyway!!!! Haha. I’d say, if you’re ready for it, give it a shot 😏😃
I worked in many vessels.the best vessels are the ones who pay you case rate or % fishing and proccesing at the same time, the jobs in land are very slow and not to many hours, the catching vessels are good but a lot of work. and danger, noth/jeager,dynasty from american seafoods, seatlle enterprise from trident sea foods are some options, i worked from 2000-to 2004 and 2010-to 2012
a lot of people from mexico, usa,africa,philipinies, vietnam.brasil, guatemala,argentina,polish , is when you start loving people as a one human race not as a nationality :).
well said , it was very interesting to me at Westward in Dutch everyone seemed to get along pretty well, we delivered fish there and were allowed to eat in the cafeteria with the workers and had some great conversation, some groups kept to themselves but it was kinda cool @@arabemexicano219
I also liked the vibe at Akutan
So you got the job on a real fish processing ship that do pay good money... but how is everything else on the ship? How do you sleep? Do you use the same bunk in shifts? Do you have to pay for food, for example?
From my experience you sleep in bunks, usually 4-8 people per room, you get your own bunk and locker. Some companies charge daily for food/housing (usually about $20). Ive been on two ships and the food was very good on both. Steak, salmon, full breakfast, ect. Good luck bro
I leave for Ekuk Fisheries next month and then to Petersburg Fisheries in August. I also vlogged up there last summer
Standered time on the water is 90 days but the contract can be extended, my longest time was 102 days.
the sunglasses bit killed me
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Thanks for posting. Were you working at a cannery on land? When's the best ti.e to apply?
Deb McGowan i have worked at both. Best time to apply is as soon as you want!
I have worked since 2014 in Alaska it’s super easy just don’t pay attention to anyone just do the job and that’s it , I have worked on Icicle and Trident and O’Hara , which what’s your company ??
Oscar Serrano sweet! I feel the same way basically. I worked with icicle :)
HeyItsHarmony Wow Icicle , that was the 1st company that I tried 😊 , nice job girl , take care and God bless you , my Seattleite Neighbor 🏔🛸
My biggest question is, do you really make $8,000 in about 2 months..? Im very interested in this job, regardless of negative rumors
G- ate that's not even that much.
that's awesome u gave a shot out to the crew who passed this winter A season 2017..I was working in Unisea when that happened.
Nelson Luke sorry for the late question but how much did you earn at Unisea? How challenging is the work ?
Melissa Navarrete I worked there this year and they put in new machines that do twice the work twice as fast so it wasn't worth it I was there for 4 months and only made 6,000 dollars. There is a lot of racists people there too and they're not just your fellow workers but they're the people who make the schedule and the people who run the crew.
Angel Hortegoza Wow was it that bad? Especially the racism ? Well I’m heading over there this January, so hopefully I’ll manage I paid for my flight and everything. I wish you could have responded sooner. Thanks for the response though. Hopefully god gives me the strength and mentality to push through the season.
Melissa Navarrete it's not everyone it's just some of the Filipinos who don't have no manners and think they run everything but the work ain't that bad but if your a fish processer there going to stand on a ledge you ever seen like those prison movies where their watching you with a gun that's kind of how it is and I'm serious.
Angel Hortegoza They watch you with a gun? What’s the worst thing that happened to you there ? Or what did you most dislike about the job.
Hi its my first year going to icicle seafoods your video is very helpful thanks 😊
On shore or sea? I worked on their shore plant in Seward and was offered a job on the Gordon Jensen but turned it down. They treat their employees great. Currently working on a longliner in the Bering leaving in two days for B season. Good luck with OBI brother.
If you see Carl or Keith (older black dudes) tell them Forrest said hi
@@allenstorm3771 i will definitely let them know 💯
@@allenstorm3771 do you have any recommendations about what phone service to get in Seattle before i get to Alaska?
Amazing content I plan to Go Vessel Sea Living 🌊 working on a Vessel 💰
How do you recommend getting a gig on a vessel? I applied online, but no bites (applied late may for summer season)...
Leaving for alaska monday!
How much do you make
I am in the process of hopefully getting onto a vessel , I have a phone interview and I'm very confident in this opportunity is there any more tips you might have especially for seasickness lol or just in general?
Nice! Not rly any tips no, the vessel I was on was a floating processor so the seasickness was just temporary and then we’d anchor. Hope you enjoy, be prepared to be pushed to your max both physically and mentally
Hey did you get the gig bro?
I wanna do it..6 month ain't crap.. I've applied on indeed.
Is it mainly fish processing you don't have to actually so the catch?
The work i did was all strictly processing yes, tenders would deliver the fish to us.
Oh that's cool thank you for replying! I subbed! By the way
I’m about to do it for my first time , can you help me out ? I wanna know what I need to do to stay focus and make this easy for me at least to think mentally. And my other question is pay how much did you pull when you finished ? And would you do it again ?
PapiLandoChulo you have to be strong but one season will make you mentally much stronger. Stick with it, and the work will make you strong. Each season differs financially, depending on how much fish they catch for that season, but yes I am still doing it.
Hey Harmony, just.got hired for Trident and jz got ma notice that I'm leaving in 3days and will be stationed in St. Paul.. Would like to know alil more info on the inside, can u plz give me something to look out for?
HeyItsHarmony how do you apply Harmony?
thank you for your advice and some of the videos on the boat. five months is awhile but it's worth it, because it pay and plus get to know more about fishing and meeting friends. GOD Bless Amen777!.
How much did you make after taxes in your 5 month season?
I leave next week ! Great video !!!!
It’s worth it if you can find a company that cares about you cause they mostly don’t they just care about money I did it for for yrs started in the factory processing and in the freezer moved up to deck hand fast almost deck hand boss but my spines broke lol
hey how are you hey its harmony , just a few questions, what were all the expenses you had to pay , i know it depends on what company you work for but i just want to know your experience , and whats the minimum im gonna bring home after 2 months u think , and out of a 16 hour day , how many breaks did you get and how long were the breaks , again i just want to know your experience i understand that your answers arent gonna be accurate with the company im gonna prolly go with but i would really like to get an idea before i take off from texas all the way to alaska , i work in the oil field hear in south texas, id hate to go all the way there for almost the same money , im sure you understand , if you can answer these things i would really appreciate it , PS : you are a very strong young women , you should be proud of yourself, most full grown men cant even do stuff that you done on a boat , im sure the average man cant stand in there closet for 16 hours in one spot lol , so great job , your a tough women
Southerncajun92 thank you southerncajun! I really appreciate that. Take home can REALLY vary depending on the season, at least with salmon. Definitely something to keep in mind. Next year is supposed to be better. Breaks also very depending on company and branch, I’ve been in one plant that had breaks every two hours, whereas the boat had breaks every four. A good take home on a good season could be up to 10 k even in just a few months. But in a really bad season maybe only three.
Southerncajun92 as for expenses you really don’t have to pay much at all, they cover room board and usually your flight in full as well. It’s quite nice for that reason and makes it worth it for many people. Best of luck
HeyItsHarmony Only 10k for three months? Doesn't seem all that much..
@@Eragarev when you're not paying rent or for food it's alot
Sadly, I do. It's technically almost twice what I make now, but it's three times the work, I do see how this could be a good thing, though.
I’m a vegan do they have fruits and veggies on the boat ?😊😊
Yes, but probably not enough to fulfill you
Hell I just got back from king cove as a processor .. they don’t tell you it’ll mentally and physically break you