Alaska Fishermen Admit to Sinking Boats | Anchorage News

Three Alaskan commercial fishermen—John Fisher, Joseph Poling, and Tony Vanveen—are admitting to sinking their own boats in southeast Alaska, facing federal charges for endangering marine environments and navigation. Each pleaded guilty separately: Fisher for the Igloo near Sitka in March 2025, Poling for the Leeward in August with a proposed $6K fine and five years probation, and Vanveen for the O’Kisutch in July facing 30 days jail and a year of supervised release. Sentencing looms in late October as authorities crack down on abandoned vessels amid rising costs and environmental concerns.

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