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Connecting the commercial fishing community: Advisory board announced for Pacific Marine Expo 2023

David Turner of Elliott Bay Design Group has been appointed to the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee to represent the viewpoint of naval architects and marine engineers. EBDG photo.

Designer David Turner named to fishing vessel safety committee

The crew on the FV Silver Wave landed salmon from a set in Puget Sound. Taylor Jackson photo.

Washington 2023 salmon season forecasts

Longline-caught swordfish landed at Honolulu. The Hawaii fleet is in the midst of its first swordfish season after winning Marine Stewardship Council certification. Hawaii Longline Association photo.

Hawaii longliners land swordfish under new MSC certification

An HC-130 Hercules aircraft from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point in February 2022. A Barbers Point aircrew dropped life rafts to the crew of the disabled vessel Sea Smile, who were rescued by two other fishing vessels. Coast Guard photo.

Coast Guard, fishing vessels rescue Hawaii longline crew

Pacific Marine Expo 2022. Britton Spark Photos ©

Now accepting booth space applications for Pacific Marine Expo 2023

2016 0627 ITI seaweedfest

Legislation calls for seaweed farming study, funding for tribal start-ups

Lobstermen haul traps off the coast of Maine. Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative photo.

Maine Lobstermen’s court appeal heard; new attempt to rescind gear delay

A recent engine room fire onboard a commercial fishing vessel identified hazards associated with main engine dry exhaust systems coming in direct contact with combustible materials, such as general-purpose resin on wood and fiberglass reinforced plastic.

Coast Guard warns of fire dangers around dry exhaust systems

BOEM is proposing new wind energy areas totaling 1,148 square miles off Lake Charles, La., and Galveston, Texas. Some potential lease blocks are being excluded for shrimp fishing. BOEM graphic.

BOEM proposes first Gulf of Mexico wind lease sale