Sig Hansen's Job In The Deadliest Catch-More Crab

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Sig Hansen. It may look easy on TV. And the boats may look big and safe, but there is no doubt about it...Sig Hansen has a very dangerous job. Sig Hansen is a deep sea fisherman, and the captain of the famous boat Northwestern, as seen on the TV show The Deadliest Catch. His job is to lead the boat with a team out into The Bering Sea. Their main goal is to catch as much Alaskan King Crab as possible (it brings in the big $$$.) The TV show The Deadliest Catch turned their job into a competition. They compete with other big boats and crews to try to bring in the most crab. Many people now tune in to watch the action packed episodes to see what their life is like out at sea. And it’s no dramatization to say it’s a living (excuse …show more content…

It may sound simple but this is no easy task. Trying to navigate the huge vessel through dangerous and rough waters sounds mainly easy but yet is so difficult even fishing experts have a hard time doing the job. And making sure they catch enough crab to stay in the competition and at least make somewhat of a profit, is a big struggle. If they aren’t catching enough crab, Sig can’t just go and say “Catch More Crab.” You have to move the ship to another area and hope for the best. A big factor in it is luck, he can’t control the crabs. Although it’s hard work, they make great pay. On average, a Red King Crab, weighs around 6-10 pounds. And they get a whopping $4.50 per pound. According to FVNorthwestern.com, fisherman on the northwestern, including Sig Hansen, making anywhere from $34-$47 PER Crab! When you think about it, that all adds up. Over time they make a lot of money. It’s a dangerous job, but it’s worth the pay, if you’re brave enough. The hardest part of the job, in my opinion, is that you have to be away from your family for a long time. And your family has to deal with the thought of you being lost at sea. The living arrangements on board the boats aren’t too bad. They’re actually kinda “cozy” while they are

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