Sea Trader set at the dock in Tacoma — a quiet moment on the working waterfront. Unlike the factory trawlers of the Bering Sea pollock fleet, Sea Trader is a freighter and support vessel long associated with Trident Seafoods’ Alaska operations. Ships like this move supplies, cargo, and product between Washington and remote fishing ports, playing a behind-the-scenes role that keeps the seafood industry running. Between seasons, Tacoma’s docks offer a rare look at these working vessels at rest — s

📍 Seattle Enterprise at dock in Tacoma — ready for Alaska pollock season The Seattle Enterprise sits at the dock in Tacoma, making final preparations before heading north to Alaska for the upcoming pollock season. This working factory trawler is part of the backbone of the North Pacific seafood industry, supporting one of the most important fisheries in the world. From calm harbor waters to the challenging Bering Sea, these vessels and crews play a critical role in delivering responsibly harves

Two factory trawlers. One dock. Two very different chapters of Alaska seafood history. Side by side at the dock: Starbound and Kodiak Enterprise — vessels that represent the past and future of at-sea processing in the Bering Sea fleet. ⚓ Starbound A modernized catcher-processor, rebuilt and extended to meet today’s demands for efficiency, full utilization, and at-sea production. Designed to stay competitive, reduce waste, and deliver high-quality Alaska pollock products straight from the fishing