Commercial Fishing Captain & Television Personality; Skipper of F/V Northwestern on "Deadliest Catch"; Author of "North by Northwestern"

Seattle, WA, USA
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Sig Hansen Biography

Captain Sig Hansen is a Norwegian-American commercial fishing captain and television personality recognized as the skipper of the F/V Northwestern on Discovery Channel's documentary series "Deadliest Catch." A fourth-generation fisherman, Hansen is among the featured captains on "Deadliest Catch." His family played a pivotal role in pioneering Opilio crab fishing in Alaska, prospecting for snow crab in uncharted Bering Sea waters and expanding the fishing season for the fleet. Continuing this legacy, Hansen has established a prominent career in commercial fishing.

While still in high school, Sig Hansen joined his father aboard the family boat and spent summers fishing in Norwegian waters. After graduating, he began fishing full time and, at age 22, earned the position of relief captain on the Northwestern. Four years later, he became the vessel's full-time captain, making him one of the youngest to take command. Under Hansen's leadership, the Northwestern maintained a strong safety record, with no fatalities and a lower injury rate compared to other Bering Sea vessels. During both the King Crab and Opilio Crab seasons, the Northwestern received a $250,000 bonus from Discovery Channel for harvesting the most king crab and opilio crab.

Hansen has appeared in every season of "Deadliest Catch," also serving as a technical advisor for the production. He stars in "Deadliest Catch: The Viking Returns" and has participated in related programs and appearances on Today and Live with Kelly & Michael. The popularity of "Deadliest Catch" led to guest spots on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Beyond television, Hansen voiced Crabby in the animated film "Cars 2."

Hansen became a published author with "North By Northwestern: A Seafaring Family on Deadly Alaskan Waters," co-written with Mark Sundeen, which reached the bestseller lists of the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. The book combines memoir and adventure, offering insight into the history and experiences of a fishing family. Hansen has also been inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame.

After succeeding his father as captain of the Northwestern, Hansen led his brothers Norman and Edgar to the top of the Alaskan crabbing fleet and has mentored young skippers such as Jake Anderson, Sean Dwyer, and his daughter Mandy Hansen. He has faced numerous storms and personal health challenges during his time on "Deadliest Catch," including a heart attack. Hansen is known for his leadership and resilience aboard the F/V Northwestern and has spoken openly about how health challenges at sea have influenced his perspective on fishing and life. His experiences offer insight into resilience, leadership under pressure, and the pursuit of legacy in the commercial fishing industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Sig Hansen Videos

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Captain Sig Hansen Reflects: Edgar Meets Picking Hook - YouTube

Captain Sig Hansen Reflects: Edgar Meets Picking Hook - YouTube

Captain Sig talks about Edgar getting bashed in the head with a picking hook in a Discovery Podcast.

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