Steve Howes

For the past 11 years I have served as both the Captain and Engineer on the Horizon, a 154' steel ex-crabber/longliner under contract with Trident Seafoods to haul fish guts in Ketchikan.

As Captain I have been responsible for making sure the vessel is kept in regulatory compliance and in a safe and seaworthy condition while always being ready to perform the functions for which it's been contracted.

I have provided crew training including: safety drills, basic line handling, splicing/rigging/knot work, safe use of tools, wheel watch duties,

Serving as Engineer I have performed maintenance on engines, pumps, hydraulics and various systems onboard. I have also done much of the welding and fabrication required along with troubleshooting electronics issues.

• Enhanced vessel safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining equipment to meet regulatory standards.
• Assisted in navigation tasks, utilizing advanced electronic systems to ensure safe passage through challenging waters.
• Mate position was also required to perform as regular deck hand involved in fishing operations.
• Performed all drills and kept various log books.

• Enhanced vessel safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintaining equipment to meet regulatory standards.
• Assisted in navigation tasks, utilizing advanced electronic systems to ensure safe passage through challenging waters.
• Served as Mate/Deck Hand/Safety Officer.

Started as a processor on the crab factory boat Baranof in 1980.

Eventually became deckboss while there. Moved around the fleet for several years. I got my 1600T Mates license in August 1988.

Worked on a few factory trawlers, several catcher boats.