New salmon processing barge set to operate in Bristol Bay

The new processing barge provides an "all-in-one solution" for buying, freezing, shipping, storing, and distributing Alaska salmon. Port of Bellingham photo.

As part of our Career Connect Washington Maritime Sector ongoing work, we actively track, document, and inform about emerging technologies and trends. Northline Seafoods announced the successful completion of the “Hannah,” a state-of-the-art seafood platform that will start operating in Bristol Bay, Alaska, during the 2024 salmon fishing season. The vessel’s departure from Bellingham’s Fairhaven Shipyard on Saturday, May 25th, marks the successful completion of this more than three-year project, which included 15 months of construction. The Hannah is expected to arrive in Dillingham between June 5 - 8. Go to this link to read the full article published by National Fisherman https://www.nationalfisherman.com/new-salmon-processing-barge-set-to-operate-in-bristol-bay?