National Fisherman

11/25/2025

Washington Maritime Blue is a Seattle-based NGO with a $3 million budget and a number of focus areas, including renewable energy, maritime decarbonization, sustainable fishing, community engagement, and maritime workforce development.

11/25/2025

Four Chesapeake Bay wooden buyboats, also referred to as deck boats, turned 100 years old this year and birthday celebrations were held throughout the bay region.

11/24/2025

For most operators, few routine tasks generate more frustration than an impeller change. The job is usually performed in a cramped space, on pumps that haven’t changed design in decades, and with tools that haven’t evolved much either. Veteran marine technician Eddie Protzeller, founder of Impel...

11/24/2025

Fisheries in Alaska are responsible for about 60% of the seafood in the United States, but they have faced significant challenges in recent years, including declining revenues, prices, and margins, according to speakers on “The Future of North Pacific Fisheries” panel at the 2025 Maritime Indust...

11/24/2025

Last year, Jordan Wilson, a member of the Lummi tribe in Washington, walked into the shop at Full Time Fabrication in Sedro-Woolley with an idea to build a crab boat.

11/22/2025

For most people, each season of commercial fishing in Alaska is a shock to the system. For Melia Harding, it became the spark that launched her brand. From being a born-and-raised Alaskan from a fishing family, she has created something special. 

11/22/2025

Day two of Pacific Marine Expo’s conference sessions was built for fishermen looking to expand their knowledge of seafood marketing and sales, whether that’s for hyper-local direct sales or insights into national and global market forces.

11/22/2025

The Pacific Marine Expo’s Coastal Challenge drew a full crowd again this year, continuing its run as one of the show’s most popular events. Competitors took on three stages for a chance at cash prizes and gear from Grundéns, XTRATUF, Rugged Seas, the Scow, and the Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel.

The Pacific Marine Expo’s Coastal Challenge, put on by National Fisherman, remains one of the show’s most popular events. Attendees compete against one another in three stages, with each stage winner earning $100 cash and a place in the finals for a shot at an additional $300 and prizes from Gru...

11/21/2025

Caudwell Marine brought its new 300-hp diesel outboard to Pacific Marine Expo, aiming to offer commercial operators a high-power alternative to gas outboards.

Caudwell Marine is a U.K. company intent on bringing its new 300-horsepower diesel outboard to the workboat world, including commercial fishing vessels. “We understand that we need to prove ourselves,” said Caudwell’s commercial director, Peter Ordway. “And we’re ready to work with people ...

11/21/2025

National Fisherman marks the 50th anniversary of its Highliner awards program at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle.

National Fisherman Celebrates 50 Years of Highliners at the 2025 Pacific Marine Expo

11/21/2025

Alaska plans to grow its mariculture industry with a focus on oysters and seaweed, but there are obstacles to overcome. While oyster farming is responsible for $1.6 million of mariculture revenue in Alaska, more than three-quarters of the $2 million total, the focus of a Pacific Marine Expo maricult...

11/21/2025

ACI Boats brought its new 32' × 16.5' aluminum gillnetter to the water during Pacific Marine Expo, giving attendees a first look at the latest vessel in its seven-boat series. The boat features 5086/5052 aluminum construction, twin Cummins QSC 8.3 engines, ZF gears, and MJP UltraJet 340HT waterjets.

ACI Boats, Port Townsend, Wash., brought its latest 32’x16.5’ aluminum gillnetter to the water during this year’s Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle, offering onboard demonstrations for attendees. The vessel is the fifth in a seven-boat series and is currently available for purchase at $1.25 milli...