Daily Archives: March 21, 2025
Jury Finds South Carolina Fisherman Guilty of Making False Statements
A federal jury has convicted Don Michael Rynn, 61, of Augustine, Florida, following a three-day trial. Rynn was found guilty of making false statements on trip reports about the amount and quality of the fish he caught, as well as lying to federal agents. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that Don Michael Rynn managed several commercial fishing vessels in the McClellanville area, which included the F/V Maximum Retriever and F/V Crystal C. The vessels docked at Carolina Seafood, a federally licensed dealer. On March 21, 2023, the F/V Maximum Retriever embarked on a commercial fishing trip captained by the defendant’s son, who was told by Rynn to catch as many fish as he could – ignoring federally imposed quotas – which would be taken care of when he got back. side. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 15:41
Sig Hansen’s 10 Best ‘Deadliest Catch’ Episodes, Ranked
Deadliest Catch has been high-octane action since the program debuted on Discovery Channel in 2005. Depicting the lives of fishermen and their crews on various fishing vessels in the Bering Sea, Deadliest Catch has kept viewers on their toes as they watch the stressful scenes, episode after episode. Very rarely can one single person carry an entire franchise on their back for over twenty seasons. While the cast of Deadliest Catch has had some old reliable over the years, there has been one man who has served as the face of the franchise. And he goes by the name of Captain Sig Hansen. Throughout his illustrious career on Deadliest Catch, Captain Sig Hansen has experienced some highs and lows, personally and professionally. Whether it was positive or negative, his life has been depicted on screen for the world to see. These are some of the best episodes to star The King. Photos, Video, Links, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 11:35
Wash Cockle and Mussel Byelaw confirmed
The wash cockle and Mussel Byelaw 2021 has finally been confirmed by Defra. It replaces the 30- year Wash Fishery Order which expired in January 2023, the fishery having been under interim management arrangements since then. The byelaw, which will come into effect on 1 May, introduces a permit system, prefaced by an eligibility requirement, with a maximum of 63 vessels to work the fishery. Those eligible to hold a permit were notified back in 2023. An annual eligibility fee of £757.75 must be paid by 30 March each year, with permits to run from 1 April, although for this first year which starts a month later, the fee is reduced to £694.60. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 09:30
FFAW DEMANDS ANSWERS FROM ST. ANTHONY SEAFOODS FOLLOWING SUDDEN PLANT CLOSURE AMID COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union (FFAW-Unifor) is raising serious concerns after Royal Greenland’s St. Anthony Seafoods (SAS) production plant was found chained shut with “closed” signs posted on the gate, just 48 hours after the company. On Tuesday, FFAW-Unifor tabled its first proposal during negotiations in Deer Lake, focusing on key issues such as voluntary overtime and a guaranteed day of rest per week — standard provisions in fish plant contracts across the province. The company refused to present a counteroffer or engage meaningfully, abruptly leaving the session within the first 10 minutes without explanation. Senior Conciliator, Brian Kenny, from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador was present to witness the incident. more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 07:32
Save Our Shrimpers Act reintroduced to prevent taxpayer dollars from being used to fund foreign shrimp
Recent findings by the Southern Shrimp Alliance uncovered that United States taxpayer dollars were being used to finance foreign shrimp operations through international financial institutions. Cheri Blanchard is a Louisiana board member with the Southern Shrimp Alliance. “We find these situations like we’ve been ringing the bell about the World Bank and about international financing going into foreign shrimp aquaculture and with taxpayer money,” said Blanchard. “The value of U.S. Shrimp has been cut in half from 2021 to 2023, and it’s still about that value because people have had to tie up their boats,” she said. Video, more, >>CLICK TO READ<< 06:08
