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The diesel-powered fishing vessel Mirage is slated to be converted to hybrid diesel-electric propulsion. Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association photo.

Innovative propulsion systems coming for Alaska fishing boats

Margaret Bauman

Scania’s new Next Generation 13L marine engine is loaded with improvements promising great durability, increased fuel efficiency, and reduced maintenance costs. Credit: Scania

Scania brings its new 13L to North America

Paul Molyneaux

The Heron, built by Fogg’s Boatworks. Photo courtesy of Patrick Fogg

Michael_Crowley

Electric boats are making waves

Michael Crowley

The Connecticut schooner Suzanna has recently been fiberglassed at Cockrell's Marine Railway in Heathsville, Va. Cockrell's Marine Railway photo.

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Suzanna gets a new shine

Larry Chowning

OXE’s concept prototype hybrid engine adds a 150-hp axial flux electric motor to a 300-hp, 3L BMW engine, giving fishermen the potential to use only electric power when needed, combine the two for 450-hp in other situations, or use the motor to charge the

Keeping the electric dream alive

Paul Molyneaux

Bristol Wave Seafoods’ Clipper Endeavor is undergoing significant mechanical upgrades, safety inspections, and drydock repairs. Bristol Wave Seafoods photo.

Bristol Wave longliner repowered

NF Staff

John Deere is introducing two new Tier III engines, the John Deere JD14 (pictured) replaces its 13.5-liter engine and includes many upgrades. The JD18 is an all-new engine that John Deere has designed with trawlers and scallopers in mind. John Deere Power

John Deere unveils two new marine engines

Paul Molyneaux

A garvey-style skiff with a Flux 115-hp electric motor can be used for a variety of tasks. This configuration is being used in a boat yard and in oyster farming, while feasibility studies for commercial fishing continue. Flux photo.

Flux brings the flex: a new 115-hp electric outboard

Paul Molyneaux

Karl Senner installed a fixed propeller system and Reintjes WF 570 gear in the Kodiak, Alaska-based trawler, Elizabeth F., after the vessel’s controllable pitch propeller system failed late in the 2024 season. Credit: Karl Senner

Reintjes drives innovation in marine propulsion

Paul Molyneaux

More than 58,000 mtu Series 4000 engines have been sold worldwide. Rolls-Royce image.

Rolls-Royce investing $75 million in U.S. engine manufacturing

NF Staff

Eric Oransky and Willie Leathers, founding partners of Maine Ocean Farms, an oyster operation in Casco Bay. Jerry Fraser photo.

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Electric workboats come to aquaculture

Jerry Fraser