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Dutch cleantech startup Finsulate established its U.S. headquarters in Portland, Maine. Finsulate is an eco-friendly wrap to replace toxic bottom paint on vessels. Photo courtesy of Finsulate

Finsulate: wrapping the subaquatic world one boat at a time

Carli Stewart

At the Little River Boat Shop, work is ongoing on the Miss Laura’s wheelhouse. Little River Boat Shop photo.

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Little River Boat Shop busy with new build lobster boats

Michael Crowley

The Arctic Fury comes to Hansen Boat Co.’s 140-foot dry dock every couple of years. She was recently there for maintenance work. Hansen Boat Co. photo.

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Hansen Boat Co. tackles annual boat maintenance

Michael Crowley

The Connecticut schooner Suzanne is on the rails at Cockrell Marine Railway. Larry Chowning photo.

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Connecticut oyster schooner up on the rails

Larry Chowning

Mitsubishi Engines built for harsh conditions

Eric van Rees

Originally launched in 2019 and covered in National Fisherman that year, the Beachcomber took time to build because owner Ronald Yow paid for the boat as it progressed. Portier Fabrication photo.

Florida shrimp boat sets sail debt-free

Paul Molyneaux

How ZF Marine’s propulsion systems power the commercial fishing industry

Eric van Rees

Arctic Storm Management Group's trawler-processer was built by Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors, Houma, La. ASMG photos.

Alaska pollock trawler delivered to Arctic Storm Management Group

Ben Hayden

R.W. Fernstrum & Company photo.

How R.W. Fernstrum’s Keel Coolers Powers Commercial Fishing Vessels

Eric van Rees

BRUNT Workwear's The Marin redefines work boot standards, providing the tools you wear for any job. Brunt Workwear image.

Not your traditional work boot

Doug Stewart

F/V Carl & Co and F/V Jacalwa head to head at the Long Island Lobster Boat Races. Photo courtesy of Jon Johansen

Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule

Carli Stewart