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Commissioned in May 2023, the 21-foot Lorna Jean remains the UK’s only fully electric commercial lobster boat. Builder, Hans Unkles, believes others will eventually embrace the technology.

The electric lobsterman proves it can be done

Paul Molyneaux

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

A school of menhaden. NOAA photo/Jerry Prezioso.

Groups push back after ASMFC approves 20 percent menhaden quota cut

Carli Stewart

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

Michael_Crowley

Electric boats are making waves

Michael Crowley

Photo courtesy of Amanda Wayne

Research reports capture climate change impacts on halibut

Margaret Bauman

Trident Seafoods' Crispy Battered Sauceable Wild Alaska Pollock Nuggets. Photo courtesy of Trident Seafoods

Pollock nuggets are a winner at Alaska Symphony of Seafoods

Margaret Bauman

The village of Kipnuk. Photo courtesy of the Alaska National Guard

Disaster declaration opens federal aid after Alaska typhoon

NF Staff

While NOAA Fisheries Southeast Region Permits Office has granted an extension for dealers and fishermen to renew permits during the shutdown, the Coast Guard’s vessel safety inspectors have reportedly all been furloughed. Photo courtesy of Jeremy Zirlott

What’s working, what’s not in the shutdown

Paul Molyneaux

In Portland, Maine, they already have triple-phase electric for superyachts, making the transition to hybrid-diesel more feasible. Photo courtesy of Lastpix / Shutterstock

How U.S. fishermen are adapting to electrification and alternative fuels

Carli Stewart

Photo courtesy of ABSC/ Cory

Alaska doubles catch limit as snow crab stocks recover

Nathan Strout