Cindy Tarvin

“So all of the pieces and parts that go into keeping a fishing boat running and keeping the equipment replaceable are affected by tariffs,”

Cindy Tarvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

Cindy explained that tariffs on imported steel, aluminium, and related products have increased the cost of maintaining fishing boats.

“Younger captains can make a living, but not a lavish one,”

Cindy Tarvin · said date not stated · reported 2026-11-03

Cindy Tarvin spoke about the dwindling number of shrimpers around Shem Creek and the difficulty of making a living in the industry.