The Fishing Vessel Northwestern, one of the lead king crab boats in the smash hit Deadliest Catch television show, has now team up with Thrane & Thrane. Skipper Sig Hansen and the five man crew of Northwestern operate out of Dutch Harbour and the Bering Sea, one of the toughest and deadliest fisheries in the world.
It is said that Northwestern can be at sea for months at a time so SAILOR was the natural choice when it was time to replace her communications systems. With sixty foot waves, winds up to 150 knots and extreme icing that can reach over a foot thick, hard-wearing and reliable communications equipment is vital to ensuring the safety and welfare of the crew. Sig told that they have had the same SAILOR VHF at the helm of Northwestern since 1987.
It is said that the joint venture between Thrane & Thrane and Northwestern comprises the supply and installation of a complete SAILOR satcom, VHF and GMDSS communications package headed-up by the flagship SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband, which will be used for both operational applications and the crew’s own personal use, opined Sig.
Sig expressed that it will also play an important role in our day to day operations, especially when it comes to the weather. With instant, detailed weather reports we can stay out that little bit longer, haul more pots and make our time at sea more profitable. The high bandwidth offered by SAILOR 500 FleetBroadband will also play an important role in medical emergencies and equipment problems.
