Where is deadliest catch 2017

These guys were our friends. The Times investigation found the owner of the Destination had failed to follow through on a recommendation to have an updated stability test conducted by a naval architect in the aftermath of changes to the boat. The old stability report assumed the steel-framed pots used to catch crab weighed pounds each, but a pot later retrieved from the sea bottom was found to weigh pounds.

A Coast Guard analysis later concluded that the vessel — due to its large load — failed to meet federal stability regulations. In an interview on the show, Hansen said the naval architect determined that his maximum load of pots should be trimmed from to Hansen said he thinks the tragedy has increased awareness about the risks of the fishery, and that could save lives in the future. On the Saga, Jake Anderson was still dealing with the loss of crew man Luce, who had gotten injured in a deck fall and had to be taken back to port for medical treatment.

Anderson had picked up two new deck hands and set sail again. But chaos ensued on Feb. It was lost at sea. Searchers spotted a tarp, crab pot gear, and other debris, including a life ring with the name on the boat on it, in the water.

They looked desperately for survivors, but had no luck. A friend phoned Hansen to tell him the bad news about his buddy Hathaway and his deck hands being missing. Hansen wiped tears away as the man told him, "I know you and Jeff are tight. Sig's last few years have been extremely dramatic, as he's suffered multiple heart attacks as of late.

Despite health scares, Sig is very dedicated to his crew, and is currently juggling with the idea of letting his daughter, Mandy, take over. Apparently, "Wild" Bill is more like "Mild" Bill these days, according to his bio.

The tough-as-nails seaman has struggled with his personal and professional relationships throughout the show's run, and has had some health-related struggles , as well. We are wishing him another year filled with fun, laughter, and of course lots and lots of Crabs! Josh has had a rocky road on Deadliest Catch. He and co-captain Casey eventually purchased the Cornelia after the passing of Josh's dad, Captain Phil, the original owner. They did not appear on the show for season 13 , but did end up returning a year later.

Keith started out as a deckhand on the Wizard in , and eventually purchased the vessel in the early s. He didn't always plan to live the fishing lifestyle, though.

He was actually a "ski bum" in Lake Tahoe before moving to Alaska! Steve AKA Harley may be familiar with many of the other members of the fleet, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's always friendly.

He's worked on boats for years, and doesn't let anyone get in his way. Sean is the youngest captain in the fleet, and is as hardworking and dedicated as he is " calculating and manipulative.