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FISH SAFE: A float plan and other documents to aid in event of search and rescue<\/a><\/h3>We are always looking for ways to reduce fisherman risks and ensure efficient search and rescue operations.\r\n\r\nHere are some suggestions for actions that any captain and crew can take prior to leaving the dock that could make a significant difference...

New Boat: Jessica Laura<\/a><\/h3>\r\nBuilder: Wesmac Custom Boats, Surry, ME\r\n\r\nFinisher: SW Boatworks, Lamoine, ME\r\n\r\nOwner: Jim Poole, Vinalhaven, ME\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nDimensions: 46'x14'6\"x4'11\"\r\n\r\nFishery: Lobster\r\n\r\nHull: Solid fiberglass\r\n\r\nTop: Molded unit; foam cored\r\n\r\nPower: C18 ...

Maine Fishermen\u2019s Forum celebrates 40 years<\/a><\/h3>ROCKPORT, ME \u2013 The Maine Fishermen\u2019s Forum (MFF) celebrates its 40th anniversary this year with a jam-packed three days scheduled at the Samoset Resort from Thursday, March 5 through Saturday, March 7.\r\n\r\nA highlight of this year\u2019s bigger-than-...

EDITORIAL - 40 years of ME Fishermen\u2019s Forums: Why so special?<\/a><\/h3>This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Maine Fishermen\u2019s Forum and Trade Show, a notable milestone worthy of celebration, recognition, and a few moments of personal reflection.\r\n\r\nI haven\u2019t been at all 40 forums \u2013 though I know several of ...

Andrew Gove: 85 and counting; 78 of \u2018em lobstering<\/a><\/h3>STONINGTON, ME \u2013 The crew in the machine shop at Billings Diesel & Marine is doing its thing, prepping the 36' Northern Bay that sits on the floor to receive her new engine.\u00a0 Surprisingly, the 36-footer\u2019s new D13 Volvo \u2013 a 13-liter inline ...

Maine Lobster Dealers\u2019 Association charts new direction<\/a><\/h3>SCARBOROUGH, ME \u2013 After nearly 30 years representing buyers, sellers, and processors of Maine lobster, the Maine Import\/Export Lobster Dealers\u2019 Association (MIELDA), has seen some major changes recently.\r\n\r\nNewly renamed as the Maine Lobster Deal...

Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative - Job One: Building our brand; securing our price<\/a><\/h3>PORTLAND, ME \u2013 Lobster fishermen, you should know that the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC) is working hard for your industry, our industry.\r\n\r\nWe remember every day that we exist because of the fees lobster license holders pay.\u00a0 We re...

Fairhaven Shipyard further establishes boatbuilding presence with delivery of new scalloper C.B. Keane<\/a><\/h3>FAIRHAVEN, MA \u2013 While southern shipyards continue to be a major force in new vessel construction for the New Bedford fleet, the recent completion of the scalloper C.B. Keane by Fairhaven Shipyard Companies makes one point clear.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"att...

Maine-New Hampshire Inshore Trawl results: Collaborative research and a good 15-year baseline<\/a><\/h3>ALEXANDRIA, VA \u2013 During an update on the 2014 Maine-New Hampshire (MENH) inshore trawl survey to the Northeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (NEAMAP) board at the recent Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) winter meeting he...

GUEST COLUMN: Regulations have done little to boost depleted cod stocks; Maine\u2019s lobster management approach offers clear direction<\/a><\/h3>The following originally appeared as an op-ed in the Bangor Daily News (BDN) and is reprinted here by permission of the BDN.\r\n\u2014Editor\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nColonial America\u2019s first true industry, groundfishing, has followed the path of many others.\r\n\r\nTec...

NOAA Fisheries Navigator - March 2015<\/a><\/h3>Insert to the March 2015\u00a0Commercial Fisheries News\u00a0(Click Page to Download)\r\n

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