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At least two New Bedford scallop boats have been built using skewed propellers from Schaffran USA rather than nozzles, and both vessels have maximized speed while retaining towing power. Photo by Schaffran

A skewed approach to props: Schaffran Propeller

Paul Molyneaux

Spanish trawler is said to have lost power amid storm

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The F/V Argos Georgia. Photo by Argos Froyanes

Nine dead after Spanish fishing vessel sinks

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2023 Pacific Marine Expo. Photos by Britton Spark (@couchchronicles)

2024 Pacific Marine Expo registration now live!

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A Chinese-guided missile cruiser like the one spotted near the Aleutian Islands last weekend by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Chinese Navy informed the US that it was conducting a “Freedom of Navigation Operation.” Photo by PLA Navy

Chinese warships prompted Coast Guard response

Paul Molyneaux

The Lucky 7 aboard the Coast Guard vessel after being rescued from a life raft that floated in the Atlantic for over two days. Photo by the Canadian Coast Guard

Seven missing Canadian fishermen found and rescued

Carli Stewart

NOAA announced nearly $220 million for 32 new habitat restoration projects nationwide. Photo by glenrichardphoto on Shutterstock

NOAA funds $220M for climate resilience in 22 U.S. States

Carli Stewart

Orange Roughy. Photo by the Marine Stewardship Council

‘Super-trawler’ sparks concerns for orange roughy

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Corals and octopus in the Hudson Canyon. NOAA photo.

Off Africa, 7,500 little boats chase octopus into jeopardy

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Fishing boats moored in Ukedo, Japan. The British Academy.

Small-scale fishermen cry foul over WTO anti-subsidy push

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Sigurbjörg, the new trawler built for Icelandic fishing company Ísfélag.

Sporting Nautic Enduro bow, new trawler heads for Iceland

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