2019-20 Bering Sea Tanner Crab Relief Disbursement

Jan 102025
 

Captain and crew relief disbursements were made on Friday, January 10th, 2025.

A total of 145 individuals across 32 qualifying vessels will receive relief.

  • Lowest payment: $1,505.22
  • Largest payment: $87,003.16
  • Median payment: $7,976.12
  • Average payment: $10,656.92

Please note, individual payments were calculated based on a 70/30 split of the vessel-based funds: 70% to vessel owners and 30% to captains and crew. Vessel-based funds were calculated based on the total poundage of Tanner crab landed between the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

Each qualifying captain received 2-shares per season (2017-18 and 2018-19), while crew members received 1-share per season. After receiving all qualifying applications, the total shares for each vessel were summed. Payments were then calculated by dividing each individual’s shares by the total shares for the vessel.

For additional information, please revise the State of Alaska’s spend plan: 2019-20 Tanner Crab Spend Plan – ADF&G

 

2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Disasters

Nov 262024
 

Applications are now available for the 2018 Copper River Chinook and Sockeye salmon and the 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Chinook, Sockeye, and Chum salmon disasters. 

Please CLICK HERE for more information, including crew member and tender vessel owner applications. 

Application Deadlines include:

  • Processing Companies:     Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
  • Tender Vessel Owners:       Friday, February 21st, 2025
  • Permit Holders:                    Friday, February 28th, 2025
  • Crew Members:                    Friday, March 28th, 2025

2018 and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disaster Relief

Nov 122024
 

Applications for the 2018 and 2020 Upper Cook Inlet Salmon Disasters are now available. 

Permit Holders have until January 31st, 2025 to apply. 

Processors have until February 11th, 2025 to apply. 

Crew Members have until February 28th, 2025 to apply. 

Please CLICK HERE for more information and applications. 

Fishery Disaster Programs

Dec 212021
 

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is working collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to distribute funds appropriated by Congress for various fishery disasters.  NMFS has requested the Commission administer the fishery disaster programs.

For questions, please contact the respective state’s disaster team:

Due to high call volumes, return calls may be delayed. For faster responses, please email.

If leaving a voicemail you MUST:

  1. Provide your first and last name (and business name if applicable)
  2. INDICATE WHICH DISASTER YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO DELAYS IN RESPONSES
  3. Provide a brief message
  4. Provide a good call back number you can be reached at. 

For additional information: