NTSB Releases Report on Alaska Grounding, Capsizing of Fishing Vessel
The grounding and capsizing of the fishing vessel Challenger last year was likely due to human error on part of the vessel’s captain, according to a report on the incident […]
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Propulsion 2023: Advances in Options
Advances in propulsion options for commercial fishing vessels continue to grow as the industry adapts to changing technologies and new fuel options. Customers are looking for options that are fully […]
NOMAR Offers One-Stop Shopping, from Fishing Gear to Maritime Clothing
On a winter’s day in 1982, a couple of fishermen walked into Kate Mitchell’s canvas and upholstery shop in Homer with a problem: their net brailers were marking their catch, […]
Samoa Governor Urges Respect for Small Fishing Communities
With climate change stressing the region, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has been advised by a top regional government official of the importance of keeping small fishing communities […]
NOAA Prohibition on Commercial Fishing for Proposed Pacific Sanctuary Challenged
Congresswoman Amata Radewagen (R-American Samoa) is expressing concern regarding a perceived lack of consultation with the U.S. territories affected by a NOAA-proposed sanctuary in the Pacific Remote Islands. In a […]
Samoa Governor Urges Respect for Small Fishing Communities
With climate change stressing the region, the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council has been advised by a top regional government official of the importance of keeping small fishing communities […]
Efficient, Rugged Products Lead the Industry for Deck Machinery
Considering the demanding environment and modern technology, deck machinery geared toward commercial fishing vessels has been upgraded in recent years to improve efficiency, save time and money and work harder. […]
BOF Restricts Area M Harvest Times as Part of Commercial-Subsistence Harvesters Battle
After hours of testimony and discussion regarding the intercept salmon fishery prized by both commercial and subsistence harvesters, Alaska fisheries managers on Feb. 25 reduced harvest times for Area M’s […]
Fisheries Board Votes to Limit Restrictions on Area M Commercial Chum Harvest
Alaska’s Board of Fisheries has voted against a proposal to reduce significantly commercial fishing times and areas in the South Alaska Peninsula region known as Area M. Instead, the board […]
Deck Machinery Identified as Leading Cause of Serious Injury for Alaska Harvesters
A study published in the online Journal of Agromedicine in late January identifies deck machinery as a leading source of hospitalized injury for commercial fishermen in Alaska, but says more […]