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Yakarii II. Photo by Alu Acier Service Marine

Versatile French commercial fishing vessel: Introducing the Yakari II

Carli Stewart

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

Paul Molyneaux

Multiple herring fishermen from New England of the commercial fishing vessel Western Sea were involved in underreporting and falsifying tax records for over three years. Photo by W J Flynn on Shutterstock

Herring scheme: Maine fishermen receive sentencing

Carli Stewart

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

Paul Molyneaux

Purse seine boats gather a net with menhaden. Virginia menhaden firms filed a motion to dismiss a $2 billion lawsuit against Canadian-based seafood giant Cooke Inc. Larry Chowning photo.

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Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit

Larry Chowning

The future of AK fisheries presents challenges and opportunities to ensure the continued sustainability and prosperity of this vital part of the state. Photo by ASMI

Alaska’s fisheries must continue adapting to stay ahead of climate change and other threats

Guest Author

The moment of truth- popping a hull from its mold. Well-thought-out mold design and careful laminating procedures will guarantee the best possible fiberglass boat. Photo by Chris Cornell

Fiberglass molds: Learning to recognize quality tooling

Carli Stewart

Podcast: Galley Stories EP 89 Captain Konrad Uri

Doug Stewart

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

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska State Troopers remind Bristol Bay commercial sockeye fishermen to pay close attention to openers, closures, and to simply be courteous out there. Photo by BBRSDA

Citations surge during Bristol Bay sockeye season

Carli Stewart

Size Matters took second place behind Obsession, which won at 43 mph. Next to Size Matters is the Natalie E, which won at the Rockland and the Bass Harbor races, but at Moosabec Reach Natalie E kind of “went kind of dead in the water," finishing in 8th pl

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Big fleet for Moosabec Reach races

Michael Crowley