Roe Seized From Factory Trawler Accused of Fishing Violations in Alaska’s Bering Sea

Roe seized from factory trawler accused of fishing violations in Alaska’s Bering Sea

The enforcement action was taken against the Northern Eagle, a catcher-processor owned and operated by Seattle-based American Seafoods. The company disputes the allegation.

More than $65K worth of unreported fish eggs seized in Alaska

The investigation began after the Coast Guard discovered federal violations on an Alaska fishing boat.

USCG seizes big pollock roe stash from factory trawler

Federal authorities seized more than 10,000 pounds of unreported pollock roe last month, following a multi-day boarding of a factory trawler in the Bering Sea, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Seizes over $65,000 in unreported pollock roe in Dutch Harbor

The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) seized approximately 5.4 metric tons of unreported pollock roe from the catcher-processor vessel Northern Eagle approximately 17 miles north of Dutch Harbor March 28, 2026. At the request of NOAA Fisheries OLE, Waesche ‘s boarding team remained with the Northern Eagle as it transited to Dutch Harbor. They observed the offload and documented 11,524 boxes of pollock roe, which was 241 boxe…

US Coast Guard seizes unreported Alaska pollock roe from American Seafoods trawler

'This seizure highlights the Coast Guard's commitment to enforcing federal law with our partner agencies to ensure a level playing field for all fishermen who follow the rules' -- Tyson Scofield, US Coast Guard