Followers of the Adak conflict will recall how, in February, a federal judge rejected Aleut Enterprise's effort to evict Adak Seafood from the island's only processing plant.
That was a big victory for the tenant.
Now, here's news of a significant victory for the landlord.
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has issued a seven-page order dismissing Adak Seafood's attempt to force Aleut's subsidiary, Adak Petroleum, to sell fuel to the processor.
Adak Seafood wanted the RCA to regulate the fuel business, arguing it is a "public utility" as the only fuel supplier on the island.
The RCA disagreed.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
It's all over
The combative 2010 Sitka Sound herring sac roe fishery finished up Friday as seiners came close to maxing out the quota.
Friday's fishing period of two hours and 16 minutes was the fourth and final opener of the season and produced an estimated catch of 4,050 tons, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported.
"This brings the total harvest for the season to 17,743 tons, about 550 tons shy of the season guideline harvest level of 18,293 tons," the department said.
As for violence, we had two vessel collisions sufficient to get the state troopers and the U.S. Coast Guard involved.
The base price negotiated between fishermen and processors prior to the season was $550 per ton, at least $50 less than last season.
Multiply $550 per ton against the 17,743-ton catch and you get a dockside fishery value of $9.8 million.
Of course, herring is all about the roe, or eggs, the female fish carry.
The roe market is almost exclusively in Japan, and depending on demand there, the processors might pay the fishermen a bonus in the coming months.
Friday's fishing period of two hours and 16 minutes was the fourth and final opener of the season and produced an estimated catch of 4,050 tons, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game reported.
"This brings the total harvest for the season to 17,743 tons, about 550 tons shy of the season guideline harvest level of 18,293 tons," the department said.
As for violence, we had two vessel collisions sufficient to get the state troopers and the U.S. Coast Guard involved.
The base price negotiated between fishermen and processors prior to the season was $550 per ton, at least $50 less than last season.
Multiply $550 per ton against the 17,743-ton catch and you get a dockside fishery value of $9.8 million.
Of course, herring is all about the roe, or eggs, the female fish carry.
The roe market is almost exclusively in Japan, and depending on demand there, the processors might pay the fishermen a bonus in the coming months.
Coast Guard airlifts burn victim from Trident plant
From the U.S. Coast Guard:
April 5, 2010
Coast Guard conducts medevac on Easter from Akutan
KODIAK — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew deployed in Cold Bay medevaced a 57-year-old-male from Akutan to Dutch Harbor Sunday with second- and third-degree burns to his face.
The victim reportedly suffered burns when a paint can exploded in an incinerator at the Trident Seafoods processing plant. The 17th Coast Guard District command center received a call approximately 10:40 a.m. Sunday from Health Force Partners requesting Coast Guard assistance. The helicopter launched with two Guardian Flight medical personnel.
Upon arrival of the helicopter in Dutch Harbor, the victim and Guardian medical personnel were transferred to a Guardian Flight aircraft and flown to Anchorage.
April 5, 2010
Coast Guard conducts medevac on Easter from Akutan
KODIAK — A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew deployed in Cold Bay medevaced a 57-year-old-male from Akutan to Dutch Harbor Sunday with second- and third-degree burns to his face.
The victim reportedly suffered burns when a paint can exploded in an incinerator at the Trident Seafoods processing plant. The 17th Coast Guard District command center received a call approximately 10:40 a.m. Sunday from Health Force Partners requesting Coast Guard assistance. The helicopter launched with two Guardian Flight medical personnel.
Upon arrival of the helicopter in Dutch Harbor, the victim and Guardian medical personnel were transferred to a Guardian Flight aircraft and flown to Anchorage.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
An anniversary and a new addition
Today was a special one for Deckboss.
One year ago exactly, I posted the very first item on this blog.
It was about the Alaska Legislature heading toward the finish of its 2009 session. The new picture on top is a shot I took along the waterfront in Juneau, which again this month will see legislators adjourn for the year and head home.
To date, Deckboss has posted 413 items counting this one.
In the beginning, I was thrilled to tally 300 visitors in a day to this site. Lately it's been topping 1,000.
My thanks to everyone checking out Deckboss regularly for news and analysis about Alaska's iconic commercial fishing industry. Please pass the word to your friends.
And now a little announcement.
I've added a link to FishWrap, Pacific Fishing magazine's daily roundup of Northwest and Alaska fisheries news. I'm sure you'll find it a worthwhile stop each day. Just click on the logo on the right side of this blog.
Good fishing, be safe and thanks again for visiting Deckboss!
One year ago exactly, I posted the very first item on this blog.
It was about the Alaska Legislature heading toward the finish of its 2009 session. The new picture on top is a shot I took along the waterfront in Juneau, which again this month will see legislators adjourn for the year and head home.
To date, Deckboss has posted 413 items counting this one.
In the beginning, I was thrilled to tally 300 visitors in a day to this site. Lately it's been topping 1,000.
My thanks to everyone checking out Deckboss regularly for news and analysis about Alaska's iconic commercial fishing industry. Please pass the word to your friends.
And now a little announcement.
I've added a link to FishWrap, Pacific Fishing magazine's daily roundup of Northwest and Alaska fisheries news. I'm sure you'll find it a worthwhile stop each day. Just click on the logo on the right side of this blog.
Good fishing, be safe and thanks again for visiting Deckboss!
Friday, April 2, 2010
A few more Chinook
Sounds like Southeast Alaska commercial salmon trollers will have a slightly higher Chinook allocation this year at 163,864 fish.
Here's the press release.
Here's the press release.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Is this NASCAR or commercial fishing?
Well, we've had a bang-up herring season so far down in Sitka Sound, and I'm not talking about just the fine fishing.
First, we had the March 24 collision involving the seine boats Shady Lady and Confidence.
Now we have this report today from the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Vessel collision
On 3/31/10 a collision was reported which occurred during the Sitka sac roe herring fishery. Investigation revealed the seiner F/V Agave, operated by Kenneth M. Jones, of Homer, collided with the seiner F/V Alaskan Rose operated by John Johanson, 53, of Klawock, during the opener on 3/30/10. The F/V Agave had approximately $1,500 in damage, while the Alaskan Rose had minor damage. No injuries were reported and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office was contacted regarding the incident.
First, we had the March 24 collision involving the seine boats Shady Lady and Confidence.
Now we have this report today from the Alaska State Troopers:
Location: Sitka
Type: Vessel collision
On 3/31/10 a collision was reported which occurred during the Sitka sac roe herring fishery. Investigation revealed the seiner F/V Agave, operated by Kenneth M. Jones, of Homer, collided with the seiner F/V Alaskan Rose operated by John Johanson, 53, of Klawock, during the opener on 3/30/10. The F/V Agave had approximately $1,500 in damage, while the Alaskan Rose had minor damage. No injuries were reported and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office was contacted regarding the incident.
Delo out, Kluberton in, Webster stays
Looks like the governor has replaced Howard Delo on the Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Here's the press release:
April 1, 2010
Gov. Parnell Announces Board of Fisheries Appointments
JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell yesterday reappointed Claude "Vince" Webster of King Salmon and appointed Thomas G. Kluberton of Talkeetna to the state Board of Fisheries.
The seven-member board is responsible for conservation and development of the state's fishery resources by setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport and personal use fisheries. The board sets fishery management policy and makes allocation decisions the Department of Fish and Game must carry out through its management of fishery resources. Appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
Webster is finishing his first term on the board, and is the current board chair. He is a set gillnetter in the Kvichak district in Bristol Bay, and a drift gillnet fisherman in the Naknek district. Webster is also an engineering equipment operator for the National Park Service, and previously worked as facilities and maintenance director for the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District.
Kluberton is the innkeeper at Fireweed Station Inn near Talkeetna. He served as a member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly from 2006-09, and served on the borough mayor's Blue Ribbon Sportsman's Committee during that time. Kluberton was co-owner of K&K Service & Rental, and director of market research for Netsys Technologies Inc. He also worked as an information systems and management consultant for the state of Alaska.
The remaining vacancy on the Board of Fisheries, created by the resignation of Janet Woods on March 26, will be filled within 30 days as required by statute.
Here's the press release:
April 1, 2010
Gov. Parnell Announces Board of Fisheries Appointments
JUNEAU — Gov. Sean Parnell yesterday reappointed Claude "Vince" Webster of King Salmon and appointed Thomas G. Kluberton of Talkeetna to the state Board of Fisheries.
The seven-member board is responsible for conservation and development of the state's fishery resources by setting seasons, bag limits, methods and means for the state's subsistence, commercial, sport, guided sport and personal use fisheries. The board sets fishery management policy and makes allocation decisions the Department of Fish and Game must carry out through its management of fishery resources. Appointees are subject to legislative confirmation.
Webster is finishing his first term on the board, and is the current board chair. He is a set gillnetter in the Kvichak district in Bristol Bay, and a drift gillnet fisherman in the Naknek district. Webster is also an engineering equipment operator for the National Park Service, and previously worked as facilities and maintenance director for the Lake and Peninsula Borough School District.
Kluberton is the innkeeper at Fireweed Station Inn near Talkeetna. He served as a member of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Assembly from 2006-09, and served on the borough mayor's Blue Ribbon Sportsman's Committee during that time. Kluberton was co-owner of K&K Service & Rental, and director of market research for Netsys Technologies Inc. He also worked as an information systems and management consultant for the state of Alaska.
The remaining vacancy on the Board of Fisheries, created by the resignation of Janet Woods on March 26, will be filled within 30 days as required by statute.
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