National Fisherman

09/20/2024

Ezekiel Brown started working on a Cordova, Alaska salmon seiner when he was 13 and now owns his own boat, the Lucid Dream, a 58-foot seiner.

Ezekiel Brown started working on a Cordova, Alaska salmon seiner when he was 13 and now owns his own boat, the Lucid Dream, a 58-foot seiner. He fishes salmon in season and, in the spring and summer, sets 150 slinky pots for black cod. “They work great,” Brown says. “More guys are using them f...

09/20/2024

After the marine heat wave that hit the Bering Sea for years, billions of snow crabs disappeared in 2021. The following year, the state decided to close the fishery, which regularly has an annual harvest worth more than $200 million.

After the marine heat wave that hit the Bering Sea for years, billions of snow crabs disappeared in 2021. The following year, the state decided to close the fishery, which regularly has an annual harvest worth more than $200 million. According to a recent study, the long-term outlook for the fishery...

09/20/2024

As a reminder that commercial fishing is an important part of the State of Virginia’s economy, Commonwealth’s governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation recently that the week of September 15-21 is “Commercial Waterman Safety Week.”

09/19/2024

The Expo Education Program returns to the Pacific Marine Expo (PME), offering three full days of sessions covering a range of critical topics such as marine safety, business management, regulatory issues, innovative advancements, and more.

This year, PME is teaming up with Maritime Blue to introduce the WorkBoat West program— brand new, free education tailored to shipyards, vessel owners & operators, and commercial marine professionals. From New Orleans to Seattle, we’re uniting key stakeholders from the commercial marine industry to deliver valuable insights and discussions. Here are top takeaways from our Expo education program:

-Stay informed about the political and financial opportunities that could impact business

-Key U.S. Coast Guard Safety Updates for Fishing Vessels

-Explore health challenges of the industry, like fatigue, pain, and stress, while collaborating with experts on practical solutions.

-Discover the latest diesel, hybrid, and electric engines to boost your operations’ efficiency, performance, and sustainability.

-Gain a better perspective on decarbonization technologies and fuel options to prepare for a sustainable future – Get a clear understanding of the global shift towards decarbonization and the technologies that will help the fishing industry meet these goals.

Join us this November in Seattle for Pacific Marine Expo. Free registration is available in our bio! 🐟⛴️

09/18/2024

The Expo Education Program returns to the Pacific Marine Expo (PME), offering three full days of sessions covering a range of critical topics such as marine safety, business management, regulatory issues, innovative advancements, and more.

The Expo Education Program returns to the Pacific Marine Expo (PME), offering three full days of sessions covering a range of critical topics such as marine safety, business management, regulatory issues, innovative advancements, and more. This year, PME is teaming up with Maritime Blue to introduce...

09/18/2024

A group of experts from the University of Florida have authored a report proposing the use of innovative technology that could help revive Florida’s once-prolific Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery.

A group of experts from the University of Florida have authored a report proposing the use of innovative technology that could help revive Florida’s once-prolific Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery. 

09/18/2024

Canada’s commercial lobstermen continue to express frustrations following a legal suit and further illegal fishing in southern New Brunswick.

Canada’s commercial lobstermen continue to express frustrations following a legal suit and further illegal fishing in southern New Brunswick. With the lack of federal fisheries officers patrolling areas, lobster poaching will not slow in the near future. Commercial fishermen fear that without more...

09/17/2024

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09/17/2024

It has been five years since the loss of the Alaskan king crabber, Scandies Rose, and seven since the loss of the Destination.

It has been five years since the loss of the Alaskan king crabber, Scandies Rose, and seven since the loss of the Destination. Both vessels were loaded with crab pots that exceeded estimated weights in their respective stability calculations, and both capsized while facing difficult weather conditio...

09/17/2024

NOAA Fisheries has banned U.S. port access for fishing vessels from 17 countries starting October 10, 2024. This decision targets vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, or those harming protected marine life.

NOAA Fisheries has banned U.S. port access for fishing vessels from 17 countries starting October 10, 2024. This decision targets vessels involved in illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, or those harming protected marine life. The affected nations include China, Russia, and Mexico, among oth...

09/16/2024

In August, the Annapolis Maritime Museum acquired the 2-story, 10,000-square-foot, waterfront building which has been home to the world-renowned nautical products manufacturer, Weems & Plath, for the past 25 years.

09/16/2024

Fishing Back When: 1983 Yearbook of National Fisherman.
Why would anyone who has a choice want to fish for a living, given the cold, wet, uncertainty, danger, muck, dependence on the weather for make or break, and general ass-busting hardship?

Why would anyone who has a choice want to fish for a living, given the cold, wet, uncertainty, danger, muck, dependence on weather for make or break, and general ass-busting hardship?

09/16/2024

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, as Hurricane Francine hit Terrebonne and Lafourche, Louisiana, with 100 mph winds, southern shrimpers took advantage of the storm’s tidal push.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, as Hurricane Francine hit Terrebonne and Lafourche, Louisiana, with 100 mph winds, southern shrimpers took advantage of the storm’s tidal push. Oil and gas companies hunkered down as they paused production due to Francine. Although some areas are still not clear, AccuWeathe...

09/16/2024

“Alaska fisheries are besieged on many fronts,” said Alaska Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang in an interview with National Fisherman.

Alaska, one of the world’s premier seafood producers, is dealing with a raft of legal and administrative challenges with potential to hobble or close fisheries and gut the state’s management authority.

09/16/2024

Introducing the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners —

A National Fisherman Highliner is a career commercial fisherman known for giving back to the industry, locally, nationally, or globally. It is no easy task, and as such, it deserves recognition. This annual tradition of hailing leaders of the commercial fishing industry began in 1975 as a closed process, but the NF team opened nominations to this audience this year. However, that’s just one of the changes to connect generations of fishermen better.

The 2024 Highliners are individuals from almost all U.S. coasts. National Fisherman will also host a special award ceremony at the Pacific Marine Expo to honor and showcase the hard work and dedication these Highliners have done for the commercial fishing industry.

Stay tuned for each Highliner’s complete profiles and the format and details for the Highliner Award Ceremony at this years Pacific Marine Expo. 🐟️

09/13/2024

Self-spreading helix twine may improve efficiency, reduce bycatch, and give fishermen access to more fishing grounds.

Beginning in 2018, David Chosid of the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries and Dr. Michael Pol tested a self-spreading off-bottom trawl (OBT) against the older design Ruhle trawl, which had become common in the groundfish bottom trawl industry. “At the time, the haddock resource was peaking...

09/13/2024

Multiple individuals face charges concerning illegal commercial catfish activity in multiple states, including Kentucky and Alabama.

Multiple individuals face charges concerning illegal commercial catfish activity in multiple states, including Kentucky and Alabama. 

09/12/2024

Experiments conducted at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) have shown that female American lobsters groom their offspring, and the grooming behaviors appear to remain stable despite the temperature and acidity conditions projected for Maine’s coastal waters by the end of the century.

Experiments conducted at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) have shown that female American lobsters groom their offspring, and the grooming behaviors appear to remain stable despite the temperature and acidity conditions projected for Maine’s coastal waters by the end of the century....

09/12/2024

In 2021, the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) initially received funding from the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnerships Project for modeling and analysis of alternative propulsion systems.

In 2021, the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) initially received funding from the Energy Transitions Initiative Partnerships Project for modeling and analysis of alternative propulsion systems. Based on that work, the original plan—developed in conjunction with the National Researc...

09/11/2024

Scania Power Solutions showed off the E-Machine, its offering to the diesel/electric hybrid market, at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle in 2022. Still, it was more as a conversation starter than for a sale. “We’re still a couple of years away from selling in the U.S., but this is the future of...

09/11/2024

Canada’s Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier made the decision to reopen the commercial cod fishery off Newfoundland and Labrador in June after a 32-year moratorium on cod fishing that put thousands of locals out of work.

Canada’s Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier made the decision to reopen the commercial cod fishery off Newfoundland and Labrador in June after a 32-year moratorium on cod fishing that put thousands of locals out of work. The newly restored fishery was opened in late July and, a little ...

09/11/2024

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Francine is expected to land as a hurricane on Wednesday, Sept. 11, over Louisiana, where Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency.

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Francine is expected to grow into a hurricane today, Tuesday, Sept. 10, and land as a hurricane on Wednesday over Louisiana, where Gov. Jeff Landry has declared a state of emergency. U.S. oil and gas companies have paused production due to t...

09/10/2024

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09/10/2024

Podcast: Galley Stories episode 91 Charles Hardin Bundrant Trident Seafoods

Welcome to "Galley Stories®, Stories of the Bering Sea and Beyond!" A podcast proudly supported by National Fisherman and Pacific Marine Expo. Hosted by Mark Caylor, we invite you to embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the depths of the Bering Sea, uncovering remarkable tales that exte...

09/10/2024

State officials discovered around 24,000 dead menhaden or pogies in the Baltimore Harbor, a vital species in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

On September 4, state officials discovered around 24,000 dead menhaden or pogies in the Baltimore Harbor, a vital species in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. This large fish kill is a reminder of the severe environmental challenges the local waterways face, driven by seasonal temperature changes, pollu...

09/10/2024

In May, the crabber and shrimper Sea Princess arrived at Giddings Boatworks for the same reason that has driven previous vessel owners from California to Alaska to pull their boat off fishing grounds and steam to the Charleston, Ore.

In May, the crabber and shrimper Sea Princess arrived at Giddings Boatworks for the same reason that has driven previous vessel owners from California to Alaska to pull their boat off fishing grounds and steam to the Charleston, Ore., boatyard: improved sea keeping, greater fish hold capacity, and c...

09/05/2024

Winter Harbor, Maine, was the place to be on Aug. 25 if you ever wanted to see a lot of lobster boats gathered in one place. It was the last day of the 2024 lobster boat racing season, and 183 boats were signed up to race.

Winter Harbor, Maine, was the place to be on Aug. 25 if you ever wanted to see a lot of lobster boats gathered in one place. It was the last day of the 2024 lobster boat racing season and 183 boats were signed up to race.

09/05/2024

A seine trawler named Naoned, which Lorient company APAK operates, has been hauled out to be outfitted with sensors to measure all aspects of its fishing trips and gather data before a refit of new propulsion, battery pack, and other technology later in the year.

A seine trawler named Naoned, which Lorient company APAK operates has been hauled out to be outfitted with sensors to measure all aspects of its fishing trips and gather data before a refit of new propulsion, battery pack, and other technology later in the year. The goal is to build a digital twin o...

09/05/2024

Free registration is open for a week-long, hands-on training program at Galveston, Texas, for individuals interested in a career in commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

Free registration is open for a week-long, hands-on training program at Galveston, Texas for individuals interested in a career in commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.

09/05/2024

The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA) is an alliance of commercial fishery stakeholders who call on the Canadian government to establish regulatory oversight for all fisheries.

The Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance (UFCA) is an alliance of commercial fishery stakeholders who call on the Canadian government to establish regulatory oversight for all fisheries. The group filed a lawsuit against Sipenkne’katik First Nation and the Canadian attorney general. The group w...