National Fisherman

November 18, 2020

Vessel design live: The future of fishboat technology

Jessica Hathaway

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Besides its unique bow, the Viking Power also breaks new ground by using A-frames for towing and hoisting its two 14-foot dredges. Williams Fabrication photo

Join NF editors Paul Molyneaux and Jessica Hathaway for a discussion on the future of fishing vessel design with panelists Jonathan Parrott, senior naval architect for Jensen Maritime in Seattle; Dr. Sue Molloy, president of Glas Ocean Electric; Halifax, Nova Scotia; and John W. Waterhouse, Principal and Chairman of the Board for Elliott Bay Design Group in Seattle.

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Jessica Hathaway

Jessica Hathaway is a Fisheries and Seafood Senior Consultant for Ocean Strategies and is a former editor of National Fisherman.

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