Inside the Most Advanced Fishing Ship in Alaska's Bering Sea | Mighty Ships - Season 6 Episode 5

She's the most advanced fishing vessel in Alaska - but can Northern Eagle and her crew land the big catch in the unforgiving Bering Sea this season? Join the high-stakes adventure aboard the Northern Eagle, North America's most modern trawler, as she sets out during peak Alaska Pollock season. Discover the intense challenges faced by her 140-person crew - from dangerous storms, mechanical breakdowns, and equipment failures, to the relentless search for valuable roe-filled fish. Get an inside look at life on a floating factory capable of processing up to 54,000 fish per hour, producing everything from fillets to surimi and omega-3 oil. Follow Captain Jens Jansen and his determined team as they battle fierce weather, unpredictable machinery, and the constant pressure to deliver profits in one of the world’s toughest jobs. Watch as they navigate power outages, hull leaks, Coast Guard inspections, and nail-biting moments when the difference between a massive payday and going home empty-handed comes down to skill, luck, and teamwork. If you’ve ever wondered how Alaska’s Pollock makes its way into your favorite fish sticks or what it takes to thrive in one of the most dangerous fisheries on Earth, this behind-the-scenes journey reveals it all. Will the Northern Eagle bring home a record haul or fall victim to the Bering Sea’s many perils? Dive in to find out! #Fishing #BeringSea #AlaskaPollock #FactoryTrawler #NorthernEagle #CommercialFishing #SeaAdventure #FishProcessing