In the harsh environment of the Bering Sea, where every day at sea is fraught with unpredictable challenges, Captain Jake Anderson and the crew of the Saga were nearly done meeting their 100,000-pound king crab quota. With just four days until the final offload, they were on a winning streak, unaware that an impending mishap was about to unfold.
A malfunction in an electrical device known as a ‘soft start’, used to power the hydraulic pump’s motor, caused the crane to go out of control while in operation, resulting in a powerful smash against the Saga’s window, causing serious damage. This was an unforeseen event that no one in the crew could have predicted.
The consequences of the incident didn’t stop at the broken window. Seawater flooded into the engine room, worsening the situation and threatening the vessel’s operational capabilities. Captain Jake and his crew faced challenges not only from nature but also from the damages caused by this incident.
Meanwhile, impending bad weather added pressure, and everyone had to quickly prepare to ensure the safety of both the vessel and the valuable cargo. Captain Jake struggled not only with the physical damages to the ship but also with mental fatigue as he tried to keep the ship and crew safe while battling the relentless storms of the Bering Sea.
The story of the Saga is a testament to the harshness and unpredictability of crab fishing at sea. Each voyage is a battle not only against nature but also against invisible obstacles, making the lives of these sailors fraught with trials and dangers.
