In this issue, Ocean Peace converts a 131-foot Gulf of Mexico offshore supply vessel to an Alaska pollock catcher boat. • A New England dragger gets a makeover for jig and scalloping. • Alaskan Leader comes to Boston; West Coast offshore wind. • The Alaska trawl fleet undergoes its annual maintenance in Seattle. • Patrick Dixon delivers an ode to building a fishing life in Alaska. • Azimuth thrusters bring new levels of efficiency, maneuverability. • The iXblue Seapix system aims for the high end of the market. • The self-described ‘Arkansas redneck’ behind those fast salmon boats. • Record landing values are a bright spot amid deep concerns about policies...and more!