National Fisherman

20/08/2025

A study by Mississippi-based researchers found that menhaden are not a primary food source for Gulf of Mexico predator species like red drum, summer flounder, and spotted sea trout.

20/08/2025

Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, has strengthened to a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. While not expected to make landfall, Erin poses significant threats to life, coastal infrastructure, and commercial maritime operations along the U.S. East C...

20/08/2025

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department recently bought out 112 commercial oyster licenses, for a 21 percent reduction of the state’s available licenses.

19/08/2025

U.S. Coast Guard officials said that they are continuing their response to five Chinese research vessels operating in the U.S. Arctic.

19/08/2025

Maine’s lobster boat racing season is winding down, with the weekend of Aug. 10-11 at Winter Harbor and Pemaquid being the next-to-last two days of racing for 2025.

13/08/2025

Registration is now open for Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast’s largest commercial marine trade show, proudly serving commercial mariners from Alaska to California. Join us November 20-22, 2025, at the Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle for three days of business, learning, and connection at the heart of the commercial fishing and marine industry.

Hundreds of exhibitors will be on hand, featuring the latest products, gear, and services spanning nearly every commercial marine category. Whether you're looking to upgrade equipment, find new suppliers, or explore emerging technology, you’ll find it on the show floor.

The free Expo Education Program runs all three days across the Main Stage and West Hall Stage, offering sessions that cover a wide range of timely topics—from marine safety and regulatory updates to business management, the Blue Economy, and technical advancements.

A must-see feature of the show is Alaska Hall, a dedicated space featuring Alaskan-only exhibitors with locally made products and services that speak directly to the unique needs of the region’s fishing communities.

Back by popular demand, the National Fisherman Highliner Dinner & Awards returns to honor the 2025 Highliner class. This celebratory dinner is a highlight of the week and must be added to your registration in advance.

The event also features a packed lineup of special events, including happy hours, the Coastal Challenge, the Highliner Awards ceremony, and the King County Maritime Economic Forecast Breakfast, offering both fun and opportunity for professional growth.

New this year is the AMSEA Stability Workshop, a 30-minute hands-on session hosted by the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association. Designed to help fishermen understand and apply key principles of vessel stability, this workshop delivers critical knowledge for staying safe at sea. *This session must also be added during registration.

Join your community in Seattle this fall. Find out more information and register for free: https://www.pacificmarineexpo.com/

13/08/2025

Early Tuesday, Heather Rehtaeh (Burns) posted a concerning message on Facebook that National Fisherman 2009 Highliner, Joel Kawahara, may be in trouble on his salmon troller.

Early Tuesday, Heather Rehtaeh (Burns) posted a concerning message on Facebook that National Fisherman 2009 Highliner, Joel Kawahara, may be in trouble on his salmon troller. 

13/08/2025

Besides bringing its FS80 net monitor to market this year, Simrad is breaking ground with a number of innovations.

Simrad introduced its new FS80 trawl sonar system at the 2024 Pacific Marine Expo and launched it onto the market in early 2025.

13/08/2025

For most commercial fishermen, nuclear power doesn’t exactly come up in dockside conversations. But for Christian LaMontagne, a Maine lobsterman and scalloper, it’s not just a far-off concept; it’s something worth talking about now.

12/08/2025

The Coast Guard suspended its search for a fisherman missing after a 40-foot vessel capsized near Newport, Ore., after the captain and two crew members were rescued Sunday.

11/08/2025

DuraBrite Inc first began making lights for the oil fields in Alberta, Canada, but the brand has found its home on fishing vessels of the United States. As bluefin tuna season gets underway on the East Coast, Durabrite has sought to raise interest in its deck lighting systems by sponsoring a series of tuna webinars open to all.

Durabrite first began making lights for the oil fields in Alberta, Canada, but the brand has found its home on fishing vessels of the United States. As bluefin tuna season gets underway on the East Coast, Durabrite has sought to raise interest in its deck lighting systems by sponsoring a series of t...

11/08/2025

Coast Guard crews came to the aid of three mariners aboard a disabled fishing vessel some 95 miles west of Newport, Ore., Aug. 3 and towed the vessel safely into port on Aug. 6.