National Fisherman

Paul Molyneaux

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

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At least two New Bedford scallop boats have been built using skewed propellers from Schaffran USA rather than nozzles, and both vessels have maximized speed while retaining towing power. Photo by Schaffran

A skewed approach to props: Schaffran Propeller

Idle boats in Naknek. Photo by Asher Molyneaux

Egegik District closed due to illegal fishing

At 60 years old, Danny Fitzsimmons has turned over a lot of mud. He gets his town license for half price, and he usually gets a few more clams than the young guys he digs with. Photo by Paul Molyneaux

Generations of Lubec clammers sustain timeless traditions

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