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Paul Molyneaux

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Paul Molyneaux is the Boats & Gear editor for National Fisherman.

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A Chinese-guided missile cruiser like the one spotted near the Aleutian Islands last weekend by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Chinese Navy informed the US that it was conducting a “Freedom of Navigation Operation.” Photo by PLA Navy

Chinese warships prompted Coast Guard response

A veteran tuna researcher, Lutcavage is helping a team of fishermen and scientists in Hawaii to employ new tagging technology for ahi (yellowfin) tuna. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Hawaii fishermen and scientists team up tagging ahi tuna

STec CEO Walt Schulz built the STec RCI system to reduce heat, conserve space in the engine room, and offer the market a Tier IV solution that can be retrofitted onto existing engines. Photo by STec Technology

Solution for boatbuilders facing Tier IV regulations

To demonstrate the viability of diesel/ electric hybrid power in lobster boats, the Nova Scotia-based Glas Ocean Electric—a longtime leader in developing this technology—built the Sea Cumber. Photo by Glas Ocean Electric

Glas Ocean Electric innovation in hybrid lobster boats

On June 5, the launch of the Tautai Mua was celebrated. Groups watched her sail past the purse seine fleet that has long dominated the Pacific Island territory’s fisheries. The new boat and associated training program are hoped to boost the local fisherie

Boat of the Month: Tautai Mua

Once the fire on the Bristol Bay gillnetter, Jordyn Rose got out of control, there was little anyone could do. The boat burned so completely that local fire officials have nothing to investigate, and the cause remains unknown. Photo by Michelle Conor

Fire ends Bristol Bay fisherman's season

Newport Yacht Builders owner Jim Thompson envisions a new industry where a shop can pre-form interior kits for boat builders and supply perfectly fitting parts on demand. Photo by Newport Yacht Builders

Newport Yacht Builders' digital precision in boatbuilding

The American Samoa Department of Commerce celebrated the launch of the Tautai Mua. The new boat and associated training program are hoped to boost the local fisheries. Photo by Department of Commerce

Launching Tautai Mua: Boosting American Samoa's fisheries

Seattle-based Integrity Machining has equipped nine new boats with 24-inch Kolstrand crab blocks with KYB radial piston motors, like the one seen here, and other deck gear. Photo by Integrity Machining

Kolstrand innovates crab blocks with rotary piston motors

The Waymaker is in the water and ready to be rigged for the 2024 season. Citing a predicted small run and low prices, owner and builder Thomas Lopez plans to use his new boat for tending rather than fishing. He notes that he built the boat himself and was

First twin jet limit seiner: Fast build, fast boat