Friday, June 01, 2007

Deadliest Job in the World

Crab Fishing in the Winter in Alaskan sea.
The main catch here is as usual money






Approximately 90-cents/pounds of crab, a crew man can earn $50,000 in 2 months period. But it is very dangerous and very physical work.
Fill the crab pot with bait and put into the sea for 20 hrs come back and grab it. What a crappy job....huh....
The safety rules are very simple. Don't get got into the pot hook ropes. If you get into it, if someone noticed you, you are safe otherwise, it is very hard to get your body.
Crew man has to work all day and night in snow and cold and in high wind speed. They will be tired very soon and no time to concentrate on safety later the day.

A good season is -------no one injured
A great season is-------no one injured+good money

I wouldn't mind to spend my vacation as green horn in the deck. (FYI. I don't eat this crab)



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