Deadliest Catch’s Most Intense Moments Part 2

Chaos on the Deck: Close Calls and Heroic Efforts Amid Rough Seas

Power Failure Sparks Tension
“We lost power. Keep the line on the block!” shouts a crew member as the situation escalates. Amid the chaos, someone yells, “Happy birthday!” just before another emergency unfolds.

A sudden 30-foot wave crashes against the starboard rail. “Jacob, watch out!” the captain warns. Deckhand Jacob Hutchin narrowly escapes injury as the wave rips a 150-lb coiler off the deck.

“I thought it was going to hit me,” Jacob recounts. “That was God protecting me.”

A Rogue Wave Strikes
The storm intensifies. Captain Sig Hansen battles towering waves when suddenly a 35-foot wave slams into the wheelhouse. Cameramen and crew brace themselves.

Out on deck, deckhand Lou Patoa falls 15 feet. “Where does it hurt?” a crewmate asks. Lou, clutching his ribs, is carried inside for medical attention.

Danger for Deckhand Nick Mavar
As waves batter the vessel, Nick Mavar is struck by a rogue hook. Bleeding and in shock, he insists, “It’s just a cut,” but a closer look reveals a snapped nose.

Harbor Trouble for Captain Wild Bill
Navigating a notorious harbor entrance, Captain Wild Bill faces monstrous waves. “We’ve got to clear this point,” he says. As water floods the bilge, the crew scrambles to patch a burst pipe.

“Pump the bilge now!” they yell. With quick teamwork, they regain control.

A Fiery Birthday Surprise
Celebrating Freddy’s 50th birthday takes an unexpected turn. Flour used in a prank ignites, engulfing him in flames. “Holy—he was on fire!” a crewmate exclaims. Thankfully, Freddy escapes with minor burns, joking, “Best birthday present ever.”

Man Overboard!
A supermoon current sends deckhand Spencer Moore overboard. Within 90 seconds, the crew performs a textbook rescue, pulling him from the icy 34° water.

“Everything went perfect,” Captain Bill reflects. “If he’d gotten past the boat, we wouldn’t have saved him.”

Amid injuries, fires, and rough seas, the crew perseveres, demonstrating grit and camaraderie. The storm may rage, but their determination holds steady.