Catching 3000kg of Rock Lobster in the southern ocean. The bottom of Tasmania. Ep 1

WATCH this VLOG series as we head on out to the southern ocean to fish for Southern Rock Lobster here in Tasmania. (crayfish)
Onboard the commercial fishing vessel Chieftain a 17.5m/57ft steel Tasmanian built vessel now 25 years old run by a Cummins NT855.

Thank you everyone for liking and subscribing. We are new to this Youtube video stuff so its very rough, as you can expect things will get a lot smoother as this series progresses and into the future.
Apologies for Audio quality I am slowly getting use to using the microphones and the wind is relentless at sea.

NOTE; Here is a current scenario: 
If I want to leave the wharf, with current prices  
Quota is $30-$34 per kg I need 1500kg at minimum that's $51,000 out of pocket already.
i now need Fuel which is $2.02 per liter i need 1500L = $3000
i am at $54,000 still haven't left 
i best get some Bait for the pots $4 per kg i need 1500kg= $6000
food for crew and i $800 -$1000 for up to 2 weeks 
now i can leave the wharf, I'm only $61,000 out of pocket.

CRAYFISH PRICE on return of 2 weeks at sea $55 PER KG
$55x1500kg = $82,500 take out my expenses before i left the wharf, I've got $21,500 left Lets not forget I haven't paid insurance, maintenance of vessel, repairs, lost or broken fishing gear, Bank repayments and superannuation let alone a lot of other expenses.


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