Sten Skaar

Captain Sten Skaar --North American

Sten Skaar owns the North American with his family and serves as its captain. Sten's brother John works on deck and is the boat's engineer. The Skaar family has a strong history in commercial fishing, starting with Sten's father Erling who was enticed into the business by Captain Sig Hansen's father, Sverre Hansen. This sparked a friendly Norwegian rivalry that still exists today.

The North American is a "green" fishing boat. Cutting-edge experimental maritime technology was designed by the Skaars to generate greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions. The engine system is called Gen-Tech, and uses hydraulics to power a backup engine. On trips between Dutch Harbor and Seattle, the hydraulic-driven generator can eliminate nearly 12 tons of carbon emissions.

When he is not fishing, Sten follows the pursuits that his hard work affords him -- golf, soccer and travel.