January 2016

CFN-1_16-cover


Farewell to the old, in with the new: Time to kick off the New Year

This issue marks the kick-off of trade show season here in New England and our opportunity to connect face-to-face with many of you in the coming months. In late January, you will be seeing us – and this issue – at the Massachusetts Lobstermen...


Signal devices (flares) make you bigger, brighter, and different

I was prompted to review the use of flares this month after recently reading an article of a 60’ sightseeing vessel with 27 people onboard that capsized so quickly that no distress call was made. Fortunately, the life raft deployed – providin...


Real people who help shape the process: fisheries liaison Meghan Lapp – a new voice

NARRAGANSETT, RI – When Meghan Lapp was a teenager, she wanted to own her own boat. Meghan Lapp, Seafreeze fisheries liaison, taking a herring trip on the 77.9’ trawler Prevail. (Ph...


There and back with Tommy Porter

by Brian Robbins MARBLEHEAD, MA – Tommy Porter is 66 years old according to the calendar, but he’s lived a life th...


CFN Shakedown Cruise: Mussel Ridge 42

by Brian Robbins Welcome to another CFN Shakedown Cruise. Periodically, we will focus on a new launch and dig a little deeper into what went into the project – whether it be a new model or a hull well known to the New England commercial marke...


Rumery’s Marine – two generations of talent

by Brian Robbins I can’t tell you how many times it’s happened over the years: I’ll be in a boat shop Downeast somewhere, standing aboard a new project that’s in the homestretch of completion; the builder and I will be talking along when ...


NOAA Navigator - January 2016

SPECIAL 4-Page Insert  (Click HERE to Download) from the January 2016 Commercial Fisheries News 


To get the full story you’ll need the January 2016 issue of Commercial Fisheries News – please choose from the following options:  

BUY a Single PRINT edition of CFN that is delivered by MAIL. PRINT EDITION

Quickly enjoy ONLINE access with our flip-book. PURCHASE ONLINE EDITION  

(Read online flip-book immediately with purchased access key and download a copy for yourself to keep.  Not sure if it works for you? Try a FREE SAMPLE HERE.)

 

SAVE BIG when you SUBSCRIBE