Ep 17. I'm the Captain

As the season nears its end, tensions are running high among the crab fishing crews in the Bering Sea. In Deadliest Catch season 11 episode 17, titled "I'm the Captain," we see the captains struggling to maintain control in the intense and treacherous fishing grounds.

On the F/V Northwestern, captain Sig Hansen is feeling the pressure to deliver a successful haul before the season ends. With only a few pots left in their final string, the crew is pushing hard to bring in as much crab as possible. However, as they reach the last few pots, they discover a massive tangle that threatens to derail their entire operation. Sig must navigate the dangerous waters and unpredictable weather conditions to try and salvage the remaining pots and keep his crew safe.

Meanwhile, on the F/V Seabrooke, captain Scott Campbell Jr. faces a different kind of challenge. After taking over the boat from his father, Scott is determined to prove himself as a capable and respected captain. But his lack of experience and the pressure of the season is proving to be more than he can handle. As he struggles to keep his crew motivated and focused, he is forced to confront his own limitations and rely on the wisdom of his seasoned veteran deckhands.

Over on the F/V Time Bandit, captain Johnathan Hillstrand is facing his own set of challenges. As he prepares to hand over the reins to his brother and retire from the crab fishing life, he is confronted with the reality of what his legacy will be. With the season winding down and the weather deteriorating, Johnathan must make some tough decisions about how to finish out his final season and leave a lasting impact on the industry.

Finally, on the F/V Wizard, captain Keith Colburn is dealing with a crew that is on the brink of mutiny. As tensions flare and tempers boil over, Keith must find a way to regain control and keep his crew focused on the task at hand. With time running out and a fierce storm on the horizon, the fate of the Wizard and its crew hangs in the balance.

In "I'm the Captain," we see the captains of the Bering Sea crab fishing fleet faced with some of the toughest challenges of the season. As they struggle to maintain control and keep their crews safe, they are forced to confront their own limitations and rely on the wisdom of their experienced deckhands. With the weather worsening and tensions running high, the stakes are higher than ever as the season draws to a close.