Coast Guard Cutter Waesche Seizes over $65,000 in unreported pollock roe in Dutch Harbor [Image 2 of 5]

ALASKA, UNITED STATES

03.28.2026

Courtesy Photo

U.S. Coast Guard Arctic

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 boxes more than the 11,283 declared in the vessel's production report. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

• Date Taken: 03.28.2026
• Date Posted: 04.06.2026 14:15
• Photo ID: 9600047
• VIRIN: 260328-G-G0217-1006
• Resolution: 800x600
• Size: 153.85 KB
• Location: ALASKA, US