10 Years Nathan Meyer
On Monday, March 1, 2021, Ms. Park presented Nathan Meyer with his 10 year watch - Omega Seamaster 300m ‘James Bond’ self-winding timepiece — as well as delivering dinner to all our hotel quarantined crew.
Kirkland Chamber
Fishermen’s Finest has been a member of the Kirkland Chamber of Commerce since we moved to Kirkland in 2011. In January 2020, Kristian Uri was named to the board of the Kirkland Chamber - we are proud and thankful to be members of the Chamber and part of the vibrant Kirkland community.
Kung Hei Fat Choi 2021
Happy New Year – 2021 – Year of the Ox (metal). According to Chinese myth, the order of the animals in the zodiac cycle was decided by the order arrival of the guest (animals) to an event thrown by the Jade Emperor.
The Ox fell behind the Rat after it was tricked into giving the smaller creature a ride, the myth claims.
20 Years Greg Sharp
In recognition of 20 years of service, as is our tradition at Fishermen’s Finest, Ms. Park presented Greg Sharp with a Rolex Submariner watch and a certificate of achievement at our Kirkland headquarters earlier in January.
Dick Nelson † January 21, 2021
Dick Nelson passed away January 21, 2021. Dick built our ship, the America’s Finest. We and those who follow in our footsteps will always owe him incalculable gratitude for that. Those of us who worked with him the 4 years we spent building the ship will carry fond memories of working with one of the greatest shipbuilders in the United States.
Loyalty 2021
Ms. Park and Team Fishermen’s Finest joined together during our Hotel Quarantine at the Homewood Suites Hotel to recognize the hardworking and dedicated crew that make Fishermen’s Finest possible.
Flu Shots
We have Flu Shots on order through Lafferty’s EMS and will administer to ALL crew aboard the vessels upon receipt (later in September or early October). Any crew joining the vessels after the Flu Shot is available will be vaccinated prior to traveling to Alaska.
10 Years Rueben Anderson
On Saturday September 12th, while feeding the hotel quarantine crew dinner, Ms. Park took a moment to recognize Rueben Anderson for 10 plus years of service to Fishermen’s Finest
Congrats Duoth David Tor
Good people are the key to our success. We had the good fortune of having Duoth David Tor attend an employment informational meeting at our Fishermen’s Terminal Warehouse back on September 4, 2014.
Pioneer Rockfish Survey
Fishermen and Scientists Pioneer Cooperative Rockfish Survey.
A groundbreaking collaboration brings fishermen’s experience and innovative technology on board to improve rockfish assessment.
Reducing Impact
Fishermen’s Finest is committed to the stewardship of our nation’s resources. We support seafood sustainability and the precautionary resource management programs developed by our industry and the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council.
Jose Estrada Seamaster
Good people are the key to our success. Fishermen’s Finest honored Jose Estrada today for more than a decade of service to the Company
Martime Day 2020
#NationalMartimeDay 2020
Fishermen’s Finest is proud to join people across the maritime industry to recognize National Maritime Day May 22, 2020.
10 Years 2020
We recently took a moment to recognize our dedicated, positive attitude, loyal crew of 10 plus years. Kristian Uri presented Edgar Tejada, Apineru Teutue, and Jose de Jesus ‘Jessie’ Villagomez with Omega Seamaster (James Bond) Watches.
Flying Precautions
With the Coronavirus COVID-19 issue at hand, Fishermen’s Finest has implemented the following plan. We will contact each crewmember scheduled to join the vessel (prior to flying) and confirm
Courtney Banks 10 Years!
Fishermen’s Finest gathered today in Kirkland to celebrate 10 years of service with Courtney Banks. Courtney joined the FFamily March 1, 2010 and has been integral to the success of the Company.
Seamasters 2020
As America’s Finest departs Seattle to start the 2020 season, we took a moment to recognize our dedicated, positive attitude, loyal crew of 10 plus years. Ms. Park presented Alesana Apelu, Dan Chilton, Ross Carrico, Chris Hezel, & Nathan Lewis with Omega Seamaster (James Bond) Watches.
Mike Szymanski Retirement
Fishermen’s Finest celebrated the retirement of Mike Szymanski January 30th at the Columbia Tower Club in Seattle. Surrounded by his friends and FFamily, Mike reflected upon his Government Affairs work for Fishermen’s Finest as well as his work for Trans-Alaska Pipeline, Alaska State Senator, and even his connection to the Pentagon Papers.