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The Art of Steel
April 1, 2023
Paul Molyneaux
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Boatbuilding
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A scallop boat being built for Lars Vinjerud of New Bedford, Massachusetts, begins on a jig in the Williams Fabrication yard. Dale Williams does all drawings of the boats the company builds, and his son Lane, who now owns the business, converts them to CAD files. Paul Molyneaux photos
Herring in Sitka, AK. Photo by Ben Reynolds
April 1, 2023
Spring Fishermen's Expo
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A Dungeness crab pot. California wildlife officials are imposing an early season closure April 15 off the central and southern coast to reduce risk of humpback whale entanglements. CDFW image.
March 31, 2023
California to close most Dungeness areas April 15
NF Staff
The trawler Virginia Marise from Point Judith, R.I., near the Block Island Wind Farm. Deepwater Wind photo.
March 30, 2023
RODA, federal agencies issue ‘synthesis’ report on fisheries and offshore wind
Kirk Moore
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Blackcod on the bottom. NOAA Fisheries photo Credit: Rick Starr/CBNMS
Alaska halibut, blackcod fisheries get off to slow start
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Mackerel in bucket. Photo by Kindel Media
On Prince Edward Island, fear for mackerel fishery
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Farrin’s Boatshop is finishing off this 46-foot Muscle Ridge hull for a California fisherman. Jon Johansen photo.
California dreamers are drawn to a Maine boatshop
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The Norsap chairs that IMTRA have caught on with captains who spend long hours in at the helm. The Norsap chairs feature replaceable cushions and many options for customizing. Image Credit: IMTRA
New Bedford based IMTRA is a one-stop-shop for boatbuilders for new builds or retrofits
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A MSHS field crew technician taking precise measurements inside the crankcase on one of the big engines the company overhauls. MSHS has built a reputation on keeping hard working engines functioning smoothly. MSHS photo via Instagram.
The spa for engines
Paul Molyneaux
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An Alaska Wildlife Trooper patrol boat on Bristol Bay. The AWT will be measuring boats in 2023 and working with fishermen to bring all vessels into compliance with the 32-foot limit. AWT photo.
Measuring up in Bristol Bay
Paul Molyneaux
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Bill Keeling, above, built his first deadrise workboat in 1976. At age 77, he has started a new 42-footer at his boat shop in Mathews County, Va. Larry Chowning photo.
Virginia boatbuilder, 77 years young, at work on new deadrise
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Blackcod on the bottom. NOAA Fisheries photo Credit: Rick Starr/CBNMS
Alaska halibut, blackcod fisheries get off to slow start
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Sockeye Salmon with Kelp Chimichurri. Image by Peter Pan Seafood
Bringing Alaska seafood to life - Kelp chimichurri and Peter Pan Seafood
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Salmon and herb quiches. Photo from LaDonna Gundersen
Recipes for the Boat: Mini Salmon and Herb Quiches
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