Mandy Hansen [Sig Hansen daughter] wiki-bio, net worth, age, height, husband, kids.

When it comes to captaining a fishing vessel, you can’t do better than Sig Hansen. The captain of the vessel Northwestern, Hansen is one of the most skilled guys on the sea. His expertise at sea has been perfectly portrayed in the reality series, Deadliest Catch. Hansen’s expertise is called time and again as the crew finds themselves in a difficult situation. Mandy Hansen is one of the crew members of Northwestern while also being the daughter of Sig Hansen. A celebrity child, Mandy decided to follow her father to the sea. Even though, both his daughters Mandy and Nina are adopted they very much take to sig in terms of his courage and determination. Today, we take a closer at the wiki-bio of Mandy Hansen.

Wiki/Bio Facts

 

Fact	Value
Full name	Mandy Hansen
Nickname	Mandy
Date of birth	1996
Place of birth	Kopervik, Norway
Current city	Washougal, Washington
Age	27 years old, as of 2023
Gender	Female
Sexuality	Straight
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Zodiac sign	N/A
Religion	Christian
Father	Sig Hansen
Mother	June Hansen
Siblings	Nina Hansen (sister), Edgar Hansen (brother)
Grandparents	Sverre Hansen (grandfather), Snefryd Hansen (grandmother)
Relatives	Edgar Hansen, Norman Hansen (uncles), Stefanie Hansen, Logan Hansen, Erik Hansen (cousins)
Marital Status	Married
Husband	Clark Pederson
Children	None
Education	Graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University, attended Maritime Academy in San Diego
Occupation	Fisherwoman, TV personality
Famous for	Appearing on The Deadliest Catch and being the daughter of Sig Hansen
First appearance on The Deadliest Catch	2009, at the age of 13
Current vessel	Northwestern, captained by her father
Net worth	Estimated at $1.5 million USD
Height (approx)	5 feet 4 inches (162 cm)
Weight (about)	57 kg (125 lbs)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Light Green

Early Life

Mandy Hansen was born in 1996 in Kopervik, Norway. She is the adopted daughter of Sig Hansen and his wife June Hansen. Mandy grew up in United States. Trotting behind her father, Mandy quickly learned about the dos and don’ts of fishing. A young Mandy would often engage herself in boating, crabbing, and fishing from a young age. Mandy graduated from the Washington State University before attending the Maritime Academy in San Diego. She then obtained all the necessary permits to run ocean liners and freighters.

Professional Life

Even without the influence of her father, Mandy knew that she wanted to join the family business. Even though her parents resisted at first, Mandy persevered. She managed to convince Sig that fishing was not privy to men only. Her first informal appearance came at the age of 13 as she was featured during the After the Catch segment.

Encouraged by her TV appearance, Mandy began spending her summers on the Northwestern learning more about fishing. Mandy’s debut television appearance came on Deadliest Catch as she joined the crew of the Northwestern as a greenhorn in 2014 and has since risen to the position of co-captain and partner. Mandy Hansen is one of the few female captains in the male-dominated industry of crab fishing, and she has proven her skills and courage on the dangerous waters of the Bering Sea.She has also appeared on several spin-off shows and specials related to Deadliest Catch, such as Deadliest Catch: The Bait, Deadliest Catch: Sig Hansen Legacy, Deadliest Catch: Unfinished Business, and more. 

A Tight-knit family

The Hansen’s are a close family. They value their relationships and look out for their own. This attribute is highly visible in Mandy who is married to a fellow crew member, Clark Pederson. The pair met when Clark was working for the Shaver Transportation Company in Columbia. The pair hit it off well and were soon in love. Clark popped the big question, Mandy accepted and the pair got married on the 10th of June 2017. The wedding took place in front of the Northwestern vessel at Pacific Fisherman Shipyard in Seattle. Snippets of the wedding were aired during the final bits of Season 13’s finale and fans were glad for it.

Share of Personal tragedies

Things looked to be going well for the Hansen’s until Mandy announced that she had suffered from a miscarriage. The announcement came on the 11th of February 2019 via an Instagram post. She posted a photo of a white baby onesie and size three baby booties with pictures of crabs on the boots. The miscarriage happened while she was onboard the Northwestern.

Before this, the family was shocked by Sig’s heart attack in 2016 and June’s cancer diagnosis in 2019.  But things are looking bright for Mandy. The future captain of the Northwester, Mandy vowed to remain strong during difficult times. Since she has given birth to a baby girl named Sailor Marie Pederson, who was born on November 10, 2021. She weighed 8 lbs and measured 21.5 inches long at birth. Her name reflects her parents’ Scandinavian heritage and their profession as commercial crab fishermen.

A bit on her parents Sig and June Hansen

Through thick and thin, for over 23 years Sig and June Hansen have been together. The couple resides in Seattle, Washington. Abided by profession Sig has spent months in seas onboard every year but the time apart did not have any bad influence in the marriage. June has been supportive of Sig and his career. Alongside her husband, June appeared in several episodes and spin-off of Deadliest Catch. On the other hand, she is a homemaker and raised their two daughters well. June also likes to show her skill as a makeup artist and has a professional credit for comedy feature film Josh Taylor’s Prom Date (2019).

Net Worth

Mandy Hansen has earned a considerable amount of money from her career as a fisherwoman and a TV personality. Her major source of income is the reality show Deadliest Catch. Mandy’s net worth is estimated to be around $1.5 million. She also makes money from endorsements and sponsorships. Mandy Hansen lives a comfortable life with her husband and her daughter Marie in Washougal, Washington.

FAQs

Question	Answer
Who is Mandy Hansen?	Mandy Hansen is an American actress, TV personality, and fisherwoman, who is known for being the daughter of Sig Hansen and appearing in the show The Deadliest Catch.
Who are Mandy Hansen’s parents?	Mandy Hansen’s parents are Sig Hansen and June Hansen. Sig Hansen is the captain of the Northwestern fisherman’s vessel and a technical advisor of The Deadliest Catch. June Hansen is Sig’s wife and Mandy’s biological mother.
Who is Mandy Hansen’s husband?	Mandy Hansen’s husband is Clark Pederson, who is also a fisherman and a crew member of the Northwestern.
When and where did Mandy Hansen get married?	Mandy Hansen got married to Clark Pederson in June 2017 at the Northwestern ship, where everyone was seen dressed in Norwegian traditional clothes.
Does Mandy Hansen have any children?	Yes, Mandy Hansen has a daughter named Sailor Marie Pederson, who was born on November 10, 2021.
Why did Mandy Hansen name her daughter Sailor?	Mandy Hansen named her daughter Sailor because she wanted to reflect her family’s Scandinavian heritage as well as her lifestyle and profession as a commercial crab fisherman. She said that naming her daughter Sailor Marie was a perfect fit.
Does Mandy Hansen have any siblings?	Yes, Mandy Hansen has a sister named Nina Hansen, who is also adopted by Sig Hansen. Nina is married.
Who are Mandy Hansen’s grandparents?	Mandy Hansen’s grandparents are Sverre Hansen and Snefryd Hansen, who were Norwegian immigrants and fishermen.
Who are Mandy Hansen’s uncles and cousins?	Mandy Hansen’s uncles are Edgar Hansen and Norman Hansen, who are Sig’s brothers and co-owners of the Northwestern. Edgar is the deck boss and Norman is the engineer. Mandy’s cousins are Stefanie, Logan, and Erik, who are Edgar’s children.
What is Mandy Hansen’s nationality and ethnicity?	Mandy Hansen’s nationality is American and her ethnicity is white. She has Norwegian ancestry from her adoptive father’s side.
What is Mandy Hansen’s highest qualification?	Mandy Hansen has a bachelor’s degree.
What is Mandy Hansen’s profession?	Mandy Hansen is a professional fisherwoman who works on the Northwestern alongside her father, husband, and uncles. She also appears on The Deadliest Catch as a TV personality.
When did Mandy Hansen join the Northwestern crew?	Mandy Hansen joined the Northwestern crew in 2009 when she was only 13 years old. She started as a cook and later became a deckhand. She also learned how to navigate the ship and operate the crane.
What are some of the challenges that Mandy Hansen faced on The Deadliest Catch?	Some of the challenges that Mandy Hansen faced on The Deadliest Catch include dealing with harsh weather conditions, dangerous waves, heavy equipment, injuries, fatigue, stress, and sexism. She also had to prove herself to her father and the crew as a capable fisherwoman.
What are some of the achievements that Mandy Hansen had on The Deadliest Catch?	Some of the achievements that Mandy Hansen had on The Deadliest Catch include catching her first king crab, becoming a full-time deckhand, earning the respect of her father and the crew, learning how to run the ship, and becoming a mother.
How much does Mandy Hansen earn from The Deadliest Catch?	Mandy Hansen’s exact salary from The Deadliest Catch is unknown, but it is estimated that she earns over $100,000 per season. She also earns a percentage of the catch from the Northwestern, which can vary depending on the market price and the quota.
Does Mandy Hansen have any social media accounts?	Yes, Mandy Hansen has social media accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
What are some of the things that Mandy Hansen posts on social media?	Some of the things that Mandy Hansen posts on social media include photos and videos of her fishing adventures, her family, her friends, her pets, her hobbies, her travels, and her pregnancy.
Does Mandy Hansen have any pets?	Yes.
What are some of Mandy Hansen’s hobbies?	Some of Mandy Hansen’s hobbies include hiking, camping, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, kayaking, gardening, cooking, and reading.
What are some of Mandy Hansen’s favorite things?	Some of Mandy Hansen’s favorite things are seafood, coffee, chocolate, wine, cheese, books, movies, music, and art.
Has Mandy Hansen ever suffered a loss?	Yes, Mandy Hansen has suffered a loss in 2019 when she miscarried her first child. She shared her grief on Instagram.
How does Mandy Hansen cope with her loss?	Mandy Hansen copes with her loss by staying positive and hopeful.