Safety
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Making 'The Deadliest Catch' Less Deadly
Old regulations forced fishermen to race against the clock. Today's catch shares have saved lives---Many people think I'm crazy... Learn More >
Catch Shares Improve Safety for Crabbers
A new study by the Anchorage-based National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) details 504 fishing-industry deaths from 2000 through 2009. Shrimp fishing in the Gulf of Mexico was by far the most deadly fishery with 55 lives lost. That compares to a death toll of 12 Bering Sea crabbers during the same time. In fact, the Bering Sea crab fisheries can claim the lowest loss of life for all of Alaska's major fisheries. Learn More >
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ABSC supports NMFS Safety Guidelines
The Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers (ABSC), representing approximately 70% of all vessels fishing crab in the Bering Sea, is pleased to have the opportunity to comment on potential adjustments to the National Standard 10 Guidelines. Learn More >