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The Twin Disc hybrid transmission allows vessel operators to switch from diesel to electric power, or combine both. Photo courtesy of Twin Disc

Twin Disc turns to hybrid

Paul Molyneaux

“Time and temperature is quality,” MJ Jackson said in an interview for the Talking Shop on a Low Carbon Fleet series for National Fisherman. Pictured is the Robin slurry ice machine. Photo courtesy of Robin

Refrigeration, slurry ice and why fish quality comes first

Carli Stewart

The Cape Town Agreement will set mandatory fishing safety standards for 28 nations, representing 3,754 qualifying vessels, when it goes into force in February 2027. International Maritime Organization photo.

Argentina joins Cape Town Agreement on fishing vessel safety standards

NF Staff

Craig Morris became president of Keyport LLC, a major processor and supplier of wholesale wild-caught crab and frozen seafood, on Feb. 24. Photo courtesy of Keyport

GAPP's Craig Morris to join Keyport LLC

Margaret Bauman

MotionInfo of Orleans, Massachusetts, manufactures the StationKeeper, an AIS transceiver that receives AIS information from vessels and can be used to send those vessels whale alerts and other safety and navigation information. Photo courtesy of MotionInf

Saving whales and mariners, MotionInfo expands the uses of AIS

Paul Molyneaux

Although vessels in the Bering Sea Fleet can legally turn off AIS, temporarily, their VMS signals continue to report their positions to NOAA. Photo courtesy of Paul Molyneaux

The increasing advantages of AIS

Paul Molyneaux

These Reedville, Va., menhaden steamers await the outcome of the ongoing debate of how much menhaden fishing will be allowed in 2026 on Virginia waters. Photo by Larry Chowning

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Virginia will remain in ASMFC as bill to withdraw was continued to 2027

Larry Chowning

Shrimp boat in Biloxi, Mississippi. Photo courtesy of Andrew B Hall

When menus mislead, shrimpers pay the price

Carli Stewart

The Gig Harbor BoatShop is offering a Purse Seine Vessel Crew Member Training Program in April of 2026. Photo courtesy of Gig Harbor BoatShop

Gig Harbor BoatShop to host 2026 purse seine crew school

NF Staff

Oregon's commercial fishing industry generated $517 million in 2025. Photo courtesy of Bob Pool

Oregon commercial fishing hits $517M high in 2025

NF Staff

Photo courtesy of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Nova Scotia fisherman fined for cod bycatch, illegal gear use

NF Staff