Captain Jake Anderson’s season 21 premiere of Deadliest Catch got off to a dire start as an ammonia leak on his boat, the Titan Explorer, forced him to take drastic measures. The crew was taking in vapors that could easily ignite and cause an explosion.
After securing doors and shutting down power, Jake had to make the difficult decision to prepare to abandon ship due to the listing vessel. He reached out for help, with Wizard captain Keith Colburn being the closest one to assist.
However, a disagreement between Keith and Captain Sig Hansen’s daughter Mandy on the Northwestern escalated into trash talk, which ultimately led to Keith’s return. A cellphone video of a big catch of king crab at Adak Island caught the attention of both captains, sparking a head-to-head for the area.
Sig and Johnathan Hillstrand set out to explore the area with old maps and notes from Sig’s dad. They soon found themselves in a confrontation with Keith and the Wizard. Despite being outmaneuvered initially, Sig had a plan to get back at Keith and was joined by Mandy and the Northwestern.
Meanwhile, Captain Rick Shelford and his new co-captain Sofia “Bob” Nielsen made progress on their journey despite facing rough conditions and a massive wave that caused damage in the galley. Deck boss Nico suffered a severe gash after checking for an alarm in the engine room, but Rick provided medical care to patch him up.
The season 21 premiere of Deadliest Catch sets the stage for intense rivalries, unexpected challenges, and uncharted territories in the Bering Sea.
Source: https://www.tvinsider.com/1205367/deadliest-catch-season-21-premiere-jake-anderson-sig-hansen-keith-colburn