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Order for crab fishing boat
"F/V Northwestern"

06.06.2018

In April 2018, PALFINGER MARINE received a purchase order for a knuckle boom crane (PKM 250) from the F/V Northwestern’s captain, Sig Hansen. The knuckle boom crane will be used for lifting operations on the iconic crab fishing boat “F/V Northwestern”.

Captain Sig Hansen has been fishing crabs in Alaska aboard the F/V Northwestern for more than 30 years. In 2005, Discovery Channel aired the documentary TV show “Deadliest Catch”, which portrays real life aboard fishing vessels in the Bering Sea. Since then, he has been one of the most charismatic characters of the globally watched TV show.

This crane order is historic for PALFINGER MARINE: it is the first PALFINGER MARINE crane dedicated to the Alaskan crab fisheries and comes two years after Brian Jacob started his new position as Business Development Manager for the North American fishing industry in Seattle. His mechanical engineering background led him to spend time on various fishing boats, analysing the conditions, and proposing PALFINGER MARINE’s high-quality safe and reliable cranes to customers.

 

Super-low weight convinces fishermen

Cranes are extremely important on crab fishing boats. They are used intensively in rough seas. The F/V Northwestern can carry up to 250 pots, which are handled by the crane day and night with very few interruptions. The super-low weight of was one of the main selling arguments for the PALFINGER MARINE knuckle boom crane. The lighter the crane, the more stable the ship is, which means that the ship is both safer and more efficient.

“I am very proud that Captain Sig Hansen and his crew trusted us as a crane supplier for the F/V Northwestern, and I just cannot wait to see our crane aboard. It proves that PALFINGER MARINE is recognized for its high-quality and reliable products,” says Brian Jacob.

Delivery of the crane to Dutch Harbor is planned by the end of 2018. From there, it will head straight to the opilio and bairdi crab seasons.

Get to know Brian and the PALFINGER MARINE team at Pacific Marine Expo November 18-20. We are looking forward to welcoming you at our booth.

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ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE

The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.

ABOUT PALFINGER AG

PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,350 employees*, 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide, comprehensive sales and service network, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.


PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2024 achieved revenue of EUR 2.36 billion.


*Without contingent workers.

 

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Eva-Maria Wimmer | Marketing & Communication | PALFINGER MARINE
T +43 662 4684 | marketing-marine@palfinger.com