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Engine Fires, Leaks Plague 'Deadliest Catch' Fleet
27 Jun
Summary
- Crews face engine room smoke and hydro leaks during final push.
- Captains race against time to meet quotas before season's end.
- Vessel issues and dangerous sea conditions challenge fishermen.
The final week of the crab fishing season has brought intense challenges for the crews of the Cornelia Marie, Northwestern, Wizard, and Aleutian Lady. Mechanical issues and severe weather are testing the resilience of these fishermen as they race to secure their quotas.
On the Cornelia Marie, Jake Anderson navigated 20-foot breakers and a concerning engine room smoke incident, which his crew managed to repair. This harrowing experience brought to mind the legacy of Phil Harris.
The Northwestern, captained by Sig Hansen, faced a hydro leak around the crane fittings. First mate Clark Pederson successfully jerry-rigged a repair high above the slippery deck, allowing the crew to continue working even after the vessel lost its lights.
Monte Colburn of the Wizard dealt with failing power and lights due to a constavolt issue, halting their crab pot operations. Meanwhile, the Aleutian Lady, under Rick Shelford, encountered water in a slack tank during a storm, a dangerous situation that could capsize the vessel. They managed to secure the hatch and find crab.
