Van Helker

Raised as the scion of aquatically-rich parents, Van set his own course early. From young command of his own 9’ Livingston outboard-powered dinghy (christened DREADNOUGHT) to service as a commissioned officer aboard NOAA marine research vessels to establishment of his own aquaculture business of farming oysters, Van is a Pacific Northwest illustration of the admiring Chesapeake term “waterman”.

Van manages the relationship with our valued Helmsman Trawlers owners – the many details of custom build specifications, interface with yard during construction, and service and support after delivery.