This project built on successful proof of concept and gear strategy work in 2017 and 2019, which used an industry purse seine vessel (F/V Lisa Marie) to conduct complementary nearshore Coastal Pelagic Species (e.g., Pacific sardine) acoustic surveys and sampling in conjunction with the NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Read more
May 21, 2020 — The following was released by the West Coast Seafood Processors Association:A research project started by a Pacific Northwest seafood company and a nonprofit group over coffee with researchers will get $295,800 in federal funding to continue its work. The collaborative survey data will help inform sardine Read more
We’re looking help put more people to work in the Grays Harbor community. Look at the opportunities we have today! JOB DESCRIPTION Fish processing company is seeking seasonal fish processors/laborers in Westport, WA. Needing up to 100 hard workers starting May 15th 2018. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be 18 years of Read more
We’re looking help put more people to work in the Grays Harbor community. Look at the opportunities we have today! JOB DESCRIPTION Fish processing company is seeking seasonal fish processors/laborers in Westport, WA. Needing up to 50 hard workers starting April 1st 2015. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must be 18 years of Read more
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Dennis Rydman, the President and CEO of Ocean Gold Seafoods Inc. Dennis was a lifelong fisherman, father, grandfather, and the patriarch of the Rydman family. He was a strong supporter of the Westport Washington Read more
We may have been slacking a bit with these updates, but we still want to make sure that we honor those employees that put in the extra effort and achieve employee of the month. August – German Leon Diaz Diaz is an outstanding worker and has been a Read more
Celebrate Independence Day in Westport Come celebrate Independence Day today at the Maritime Museum in Westport, WA. They will be having an Old Fashioned 4th celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where there will be games for the children, hotdogs, strawberry short cake, a plant and bake sale, Read more
The Ocean Companies family would like to show its support of our local school districts and congratulate the graduating Class of 2012.
Ocean Companies Safety Tip of the Week SPOTLIGHT ON FORKLIFT SAFETY In Washington State you must have training to be able to drive a forklift or any other “Powered Industrial Truck”, also known as a PIT. You need both classroom training as well as driving, and the Read more
Ocean Companies is proud to announce our March Employee of the Month. That lucky person is Jose Angel Villa Valdez. Jose Angel Villa Valdez has been a hard working and dedicated employee of Ocean Companies since 1999. Jose is a member of Sanitation and has always been trusted to Read more