National Fisherman

June Spotlight

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Dutch shipyard Padmos shared the first images of the 'Octopus' project. Photo courtesy of Padmos.

Dutch fishing vessel of the future

Carli Clancy

Early stages of rebuilding the Relentless at Cape Codder Marine. Cape Codder Marine photo.

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Iconic 46' Jarvis Newman lobster boat undergoes extensive restoration

Michael Crowley

Anchor Hatches ENDURE Long Lasting Hatches on the deck of the F/V Proud Mary, Gloucester, MA. Photo credits Carli Stewart

Pacific Marine Expo Spotlight: Anchor Hatches Showcase Their Hatches for Fishing Boats

Carli Clancy

Petten's Legacy of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, owned by Matthew Petten and named in honor of his late father, Dwight Petten. Photo courtesy of Mark Blundon and NL Maritime Network.

Debut of multi-species fishing vessel in Newfoundland and Labrador

Carli Clancy

The 88-foot Bay Islander going back in the water at Fred Wahl Marine Construction after more than five months of extensive modifications. Fred Wahl Marine Construction photo.

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The Bay Islander gets a wheelhouse makeover

Michael Crowley

Matt Johnston leased a crab license during the pandemic. Coming out of lockdown he realized he wanted to commit to the fishery and decided to build a boat at Full Time Fabrication with his old friend TJ Lowry. Full Time Fabrication photo.

The Wild West

Paul Molyneaux

This classic wooden deadrise workboat was one of over 100 hulls that Francis and Esther Haynie built at their Virginia home/boatyard. Larry Chowning photo.

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Remembering Haynie’s Boatyard

Larry Chowning

This shot of the double-ender currently under construction at Peregrine Boats shows the two stanchions that will support the wheelhouse. Peregrine Boats photo.

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A bow-and-stern gillnetter from Peregrine Boats

Michael Crowley

Thunderstruck’s heavily sanded decks and wheelhouse are in stark contrast to its new bright-red 800-hp Scania, but when Thunderstruck goes back in the water, the entire boat should shine. Farrin's Boat Shop photo.

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Maine lobster boat readied for its next 20 years

Michael Crowley

Commercial Fishing Vessels Go Electric session at Pacific Marine Expo 2023. Photo by Britton Spark @couchchronicles

Reducing Carbon Emissions in the Fishing Fleet

Among the innovations Alaska Metal Works introduced on the Phosphorescence were multiple winches on the picking booms enabling them to be adjusted with hydraulic controls. AKMW photo.

Innovative Alaskan seiner 'Phosphorescence' sets trends in fishing technology

Paul Molyneaux