Alaska’s wild seafood and the people who harvest, process, prepare and serve it are a source of pride for all Alaskans. Leading sustainability practices and a thriving seafood industry support business sectors and communities across the state. From families, communities and businesses, to our uniquely Alaskan way of life - seafood sustains Alaska.
Carli Stewart Content Specialist, National Fisherman
Welcome to this year’s Pacific Marine Expo—the largest and most anticipated gathering of commercial mariners on the West Coast. PME has become an essential means of connection for the entire community, and continues to grow, with over 400 industry-leading exhibitors displaying over 60,000 square feet here at Lumen Field Event Center. Whether you’re a seasoned captain, a first-time attendee, or someone with deep roots in the industry, we’re thrilled to have you join us in celebrating the heartbeat of the maritime community.
This year’s Expo is particularly special. As always, we’re focused on bringing together those who live and breathe the water—from fishermen, boatbuilders, fishing groups, processors, and technology innovators. We’ve got exciting new additions lined up, including the debut of WorkBoat West presented by WorkBoat Magazine, where we have included a brand-new free education program designed for shipyards, commercial marine stakeholders, and vessel owner-operators. This is a substantial addition to the free educational program that all attendees can’t afford to miss.
Special events include Student Day, where more than 150 students from local schools will attend the expo, and the Coastal Challenge, which invites you to test your seaworthiness and skills to win cash prizes, both sponsored by Port of Seattle. The Highliner Ceremony will celebrate four career commercial fishermen known for giving back to the industry. Hear their stories and why they were selected at this year’s ceremony at the Main Stage on Thursday at 5:00 pm. Another addition to the 2024 Expo is the State of Blue annual gathering presented by Washington Maritime Blue, which will take place Friday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm in the Olympic Club Lounge.
The Expo is more than a trade show; it celebrates the relationships that fuel this industry. It’s about the stories told over coffee; the new ideas sparked between panels and the camaraderie that comes from shared experiences on the water. We’re honored to have each of you here to share your part in that story.
While you visit your favorite company’s booths, attend a seminar, or catch up with a friend, we encourage you to explore, connect, and make the most of your time in Seattle. We firmly believe there’s no better place to equip yourself and your vessel for what lies ahead in 2025, and we can’t wait to spend the next three days doing just that with friends and colleagues at the Expo.
Thank you for being a part of this incredible community. Together, we make this industry strong and enduring. Here’s to a fantastic Expo and the relationships, inspiration, and innovations that will carry us forward.
Fair winds and following seas,
– Carli Stewart
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
‘School of Fish’ Short Film
An intimate look at a family’s seasonal salmon rituals and the Bristol Bay Guide Academy, empowering youth as guides and conservationists.
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
‘Graveyard Point’ Point Short Film Premiere
Explore the adventure and resilience of 120 fishermen at Graveyard Point, returning each season for Alaska’s prized wild sockeye salmon.
Thursday, November 21, 2024
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Sleep, Pain, and Stress in Fisheries Health experts and fishermen discuss research on sleep, fatigue, and pain, exploring realistic solutions for fishermen’s well-being.
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Workforce Development on America’s Working Waterfronts Fishing and marine leaders discuss programs to engage young people in the marine industry and support workforce growth.
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
Quiet Sound – Reducing Vessel Impact on Killer Whales Efforts to reduce noise impacts on Southern Resident killer whales. 11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Blue Ventures Startup Pitches
Innovative pitches from startups in maritime, fisheries, and ocean sectors.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Coastal Challenge in Fishermen’s Arena
Prepare to test your seaworthiness, skills, and knowledge as you embark on a journey through different skill-set trials.
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
Commercial Fisheries and Seafood in at the USDA: Possibilities, Opportunities, and a Call to Action
Understand the potential for fishing and seafood industries to benefit from USDA programs.
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Fishing Vessel Safety Program Updates
Updates on safety requirements and policy changes impacting commercial fishing vessels.
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM
Alaska Seafood Market Updates and Opportunities
A marketing update on the Alaska seafood industry with insights on market trends.
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation presents Alaska Symphony of Seafood
AFDF is celebrating the Alaska Symphony of Seafood, an annual competition
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
National Fisherman Highliner Ceremony
Join us as we honor the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners!
11:40 AM – 12:40 PM
Blue Ventures Startup Pitches
12:20 PM – 12:40 PM
Sea Shift – Sustainable Maritime Fuels Collaborative Updates on sustainable maritime fuels in the Pacific Northwest.
1:20 PM – 1:40 PM
Blue Ventures Startup Pitches
A second round of pitches showcasing maritime innovation.
2:20 PM – 2:40 PM
Youth Maritime Career Launch
Learn about the YMCL program for workforce development in maritime industries.
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Blue Ventures Startup Pitches
Final pitch session highlighting ocean sector innovations.
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM
Blue Wind – Offshore Wind Supply Chain Collaborative Updates on Washington’s offshore wind supply chain.
FRIDAY November 22, 2024
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
State of Alaskan Fisheries
Discussion on ecosystem and economic impacts in Alaska’s fisheries.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
King Cove, Alaska: A 113-Year-Old Fishing Community in Peril
A look at King Cove’s history and the challenges facing its fishing industry.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Coastal Challenge
Prepare to test your seaworthiness, skills, and knowledge as you embark on a journey through different skill-set trials.
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
State of the Blue *(Olympic Club Lounge | (Upgrade Required) Insight into the Blue Economy’s latest trends, investments, and innovation.
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Engines for All: The Diesel Difference and Electric Opportunities
Exploring advancements in engine efficiency, maintenance, and emission reduction.
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM
Harvesting Sustainability: Decarbonizing the Fishing Sector
A comprehensive look at decarbonization options for commercial fishing vessels.
BY CARLI STEWART
In the wake of hurricanes that devastated parts of the Gulf and South Atlantic states, the Maine fishing community has shown a resilience and solidarity that define their way of life. Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina particularly hard, with damages estimated between $20 billion and $34 billion. Rescue and recovery efforts have continued for weeks, with support flowing in from across the U.S. through non-profit groups to help those affected rebuild their lives.
Kathleen Kirby and her husband, Jacob Schreiner, commercial fishermen from Deer Isle, Maine, were inspired by a humble but essential item in their lives—boots. Their project, “Maine Fishing Boots on the Ground,” began as a response to the needs of friends in hurricane-ravaged areas and has since grown into a community-wide effort. “I saw someone post that they needed PPE for cleaning up,” Kirby shared, “and that’s when I thought of bringing boots from Maine. Everybody I know has extra boots here, so that’s how the idea began.”
The couple, who fish across industries from bairdi crab in Alaska to lobstering in Maine, recognized the surplus of boots in Maine’s fishing communities. With a planned vacation, they took the opportunity to gather PPE for cleanup efforts in North Carolina. After sharing her idea on social media, Kirby quickly found
widespread support from communities along the Maine coast. Businesses like Moody’s Seafood and Brooks Trap Mill offered their locations as drop-off points. “I didn’t have to do much work because everyone just helped organize themselves,” she said gratefully. Volunteers sanitized the boots at Brooks Trap Mill, with daily help from local residents like Heather Sprague.
This grassroots effort reflects a powerful spirit of community within Maine’s fishing industry. Despite financial hardships, contributors were generous with high-quality donations. “The volunteer fire department from Thomaston, Maine, donated five pairs of fire boots,” Kirby noted, showcasing a unity that extends beyond Maine’s coastal towns.
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Coordinating donations and logistics proved challenging, as North Carolina towns remain in urgent need of relief. Kirby and Schreiner are working closely with local contacts in North Carolina, using a friend’s farm as a staging area to organize the donations before distribution. “We’re using my friend Erica’s farm in Spring Creek as a hub,” Kirby explained. The farm offers utilities and space, making it ideal for organizing supplies efficiently.
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Yet, conditions remain dire for many in North Carolina. Volunteers there are working tirelessly under hazardous conditions, often with inadequate gear. Kirby described local volunteers’ efforts: “They’re still out in the field rescuing people, working with holes in their boots. They’re sacrificing their own supplies and working through pain.” Many volunteers face long days of intense labor, and the community struggles to meet basic needs.
With plans to deliver the boots directly, Kirby and Schreiner are taking stock of what has been collected so far. They’ll transport the donations to North Carolina in a U-Haul, distributing them to anyone in need. Although their initial focus is on boots, Kirby is open to organizing future drives to address ongoing needs. “There’s a big demand following Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton,” she reflected, “and I hope other fishing communities are inspired to follow in our steps.”
For Maine’s fishing community, offering support is instinctive, particularly for others in the maritime industry. “The fishing community up here might be small, but we are mighty. We come together at times of need for one another,” Kirby affirmed. “Fishermen help other fishermen, no matter the fishery or area.” Through this effort, Kirby and Schreiner demonstrate the deep commitment to helping others that defines Maine’s fishing culture. As they prepare for their journey to deliver supplies, their story serves as a powerful reminder of the collective impact a community can have.
To follow their efforts or contribute, visit the “Maine Fishing Boots on the Ground” Facebook page.
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At Graveyard Point, the line between work and passion blurs. Each year, over 120 fishermen from all walks of life venture to this abandoned 1920s cannery on Alaska’s rugged shores, driven by one shared goal: to harvest the world’s most prized wild sockeye salmon.
BY SILAS KARBO
Graveyard” immerses viewers in a world where the spirit of the Wild West endures, revealing the challenges faced by fishermen. Some are drawn by adventure, while others seek a livelihood, but all share an unbreakable bond with the sea. David Wright, a veteran set-netter, and his son Isaiah recount their stories of resilience, love for their craft, and the generational ties that keep them returning season after season.
Amid industry uncertainty, these fishermen hold fast to their way of life, guided by the motto, “The action is the juice.” They continue a tradition that transcends financial reward, driven by nature’s rhythms and the call of the sea.
At Graveyard Point, around 120 fishermen from across North America embark on a journey to an abandoned 1920s cannery, loading their skiffs with nets, canned
goods, and whiskey. They brave harsh conditions in pursuit of the world’s finest wild sockeye salmon.
Graveyard Point exudes a Wild West spirit, characterized by weathered wooden structures along the shoreline. Each set-netting operation occupies the remnants of the old cannery, with a central building serving as a gathering space for net mending and the coveted Graveyard ping pong tournament. Daily life revolves around the mantra “eat, sleep, fish.”
Filmed by Silas Karbo, “Graveyard” will debut on November 20TH from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on the Main Stage screen. The past season in the Bristol Bay sockeye fishery was disheartening for many, as disappointment echoed in online forums. Fishermen now face the dilemma of their cherished lifestyle versus growing financial risks.
David Wright, a passionate fisherman from Louisville, Kentucky, embodies this struggle. For over 25 years, he has spent summers set-netting at Graveyard Point. “My first season cost me $1,500, and I made about $900 back,” he recalls with a laugh. Despite tight margins, David has established himself as a skilled captain. This year, he plans to leave teaching to pursue fishing full-time, intending to donate a portion of his profits to salmon conservation organizations.
Isaiah, who began fishing at 14, embraces the family legacy. “I thought he might do something conventional,” David jokes, “but he loves it—maybe even more than I do.” Now almost 21, Isaiah aims to advance the craft, believing that fishing alleviates stress and fosters personal growth. Both father and son understand that the challenges of fishing are inseparable from the experience itself, and they hope to ensure this enduring lifestyle continues for future generations.
BY CARLI STEWART
The National Fisherman Highliner Award is one of the most esteemed honors in the commercial fishing industry, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions not just through their work, but by giving back to the industry and their communities. Since 1975, Highliners have embodied leadership and dedication, both on the water and in their advocacy for a sustainable fishing future.
This year, National Fisherman is proud to present four exceptional honorees for 2024, representing coasts from Alaska to Florida. These Highliners will be honored at the 2024 Pacific Marine Expo during a special ceremony on Thursday, November 21ST, from 5:00 PM6:00 PM PST, at the Main Stage, celebrating their dedication and contributions to the commercial fishing industry.
At 81, Leonard Leach has been a fixture in Alaska’s commercial fishing industry for over 62 years. Known for his diverse experience, he has fished for everything from salmon to halibut and black cod, participating in fisheries across Tree Point and the Lynn Canal. Even today, he holds Individual Fishing Quotas (IFQs) for
halibut and black cod, reflecting a lifelong commitment to Alaska’s waters.
Leach’s impact goes beyond his catches—he’s a mentor to younger fishermen, passing on decades of knowledge to ensure Alaska’s fisheries remain viable for future generations. His dedication to sustainable practices and community mentorship has solidified his place as a pillar of the fishing community.
Martin (Marty) Scanlon is a dedicated swordfish and tuna fisherman based out of New Jersey, where he runs the F/V Provider II. Beyond his fishing, Scanlon is known for his tireless advocacy on behalf of Mid-Atlantic fishermen. He is an active member of the Blue Water Fishermen’s Association, representing longline fishermen and working to ensure the voices of commercial fishermen are heard in regulatory settings.
Scanlon spends countless hours in meetings, addressing fisheries management issues and pushing for policies that support sustainability while protecting fishermen’s livelihoods. His leadership in navigating the complexities of fisheries management makes him a vital force in the industry.
In Madeira Beach, Florida, Jason Delacruz stands out as a leader in sustainable fishing. A spear fisherman targeting reef species, Delacruz has grown his operations into a wholesale and retail fish market, bridging the gap between sustainable fishing practices and market demand.
In 2016, Delacruz was recognized as a Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood by the Obama Administration. He is an active member of the Seafood Harvesters of America and the Gulf of Mexico Reef Shareholders’ Alliance, advocating for responsible fisheries management in the Gulf.
Delacruz’s work is rooted in sustainability, ensuring that fisheries are managed in a way that allows them to thrive both economically and environmentally. His involvement in the regulatory process has been instrumental in shaping the future of Gulf fisheries.
On the West Coast, Alan (Al) Pazar is known for his versatility as a fisherman, participating in fisheries for Dungeness crab, albacore tuna, salmon, halibut, and black cod. His approach to fishing combines commercial operations with a deep commitment to sustainability.
Alongside his fishing career, Pazar and his wife, Pam, own the Krab Kettle, a popular fish market and restaurant on the Oregon coast. The market not only serves fresh seafood but also helps foster a deeper connection between fishermen and consumers.
Pazar operates a research vessel as well, contributing to fisheries science on the West Coast. His leadership in sustainability, research, and mentorship has made him a respected figure in the industry, passing on valuable knowledge to the next generation of fishermen.
Alongside his fishing career, Pazar and his wife, Pam, own and operate Krab Kettle, a
local fish market and restaurant that has become a landmark in their community. The market not only serves fresh seafood but also provides a space for local fishermen to showcase their catch, creating a stronger connection between producers and consumers.
Pazar’s dedication to sustainability and fisheries research is another key aspect of his work. Operating a research vessel in addition to his commercial fishing operations, Pazar provides valuable data that contributes to the long-term health of West Coast fisheries. His involvement in research demonstrates his commitment to preserving the resources on which the fishing industry depends.
Beyond his work in the fisheries, Pazar has earned a reputation as a mentor to younger fishermen. He is deeply committed to sharing his knowledge and experience, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the skills and insights they need to succeed. His leadership in
BY CARLI STEWART
TThe future for Alaskan crabbers remains uncertain as they face rising costs, economic challenges, and an unpredictable recovery of crab stocks. At the Pacific Marine Expo (PME), industry leaders focus on the resilience of fishing communities and the livelihoods dependent on them.
Jamie Goen, executive director of Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers, and Gabriel Prout, an Alaskan crab fisherman outlined the fleet’s struggles. While relief programs exist, many have proven ineffective. “The disaster relief process is a disaster itself,” Goen said. “By the time funds reach the people who need them, it barely makes a difference.” “It takes so long for funds to reach the people who need them that by the time they do, the significance is lost.”
The financial landscape for Alaskan crabbers has always been challenging, but recent years have intensified these struggles. Regional financial institutions provide some relief, with banks familiar with the fisheries offering support. “The banks in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest are familiar with the fisheries they support,” Prout said. “So, there’s a little bit of working room.”
However, securing financial assistance often depends on personal relationships with lenders. “If you have a good rapport, you might find some leniency, but that’s not a guarantee,” Prout explained.
One pressing issue is the push for a seafood office within the USDA. Goen and others believe this would create parity for fishermen, who often wait longer for assistance than farmers. “Farmers get rapid support,” Goen said. “We’re asking for similar programs so that when fisheries struggle, fishermen aren’t left waiting years for relief.”
This discussion ties into the Farm Bill, which could offer new opportunities for the fishing sector. Noah Oppenheim of Homarus Strategies will discuss commercial fisheries and seafood in the Farm Bill at 12:45 pm on Thursday on the Main Stage.
The effort to modernize aging vessels is another concern. High costs under the Jones Act make it difficult for fishermen to
replace or retrofit their fleets. “It’s cost-prohibitive for most fishery sectors, particularly crab,” Goen said. “Grants for retrofitting engines to be greener are available, but they don’t address the unique needs of crabbers.”
Due to crab season cancellations, many vessels sit unused at docks. Fishermen have few opportunities to work outside of research contracts.
Goen stressed the need for national support beyond stock management. “Fishermen and their communities need tools to diversify and build resilience,” she said. Though there’s some optimism about crab stock recovery, fishermen like Prout worry about holding on long enough to see the turnaround. “Maintaining vessels is costly, and crabbers can’t just jump into other fisheries,” Prout noted.
As PME conversations continue, Goen and her colleagues remain hopeful that increased collaboration will help build the resilience needed to weather these challenges. Alaskan crabbers, known for their resilience, continue to face an uncertain future with determination and dedication.
BY CARLI STEWART
This year’s Expo News cover is something truly special—an intricate, lively illustration of 50 vessels representing the diverse trades of the maritime industry. Tom Crestodina, an Alaska fisherman-turned-artist, has poured his passion for the sea into this ambitious project through The Scow, which began as a passion project to reach his son while out fishing. In our recent conversation, he shared the creative process behind the cover, the personal meaning embedded in many of the vessels, and how he hopes the maritime community will connect with the artwork.
When National Fisherman approached Crestodina to create the cover, the request was simple but challenging: represent the full scope of the commercial marine community. For Crestodina, this meant more than just drawing boats—it meant capturing the essence of a working waterfront, where every vessel plays a vital role. His own salmon boat, the Alsek, anchors the artwork at its center, a quiet nod to his personal journey as both a fisherman and artist.
“This piece had to include everything: salmon tenders, fish processors, workboats, cargo ships—every trade and every type of boat that makes this industry what it is,” he explained. “It was important to me that no one part of the industry was left out.”
What started as a straightforward commission quickly became a labor of love. Crestodina challenged himself to fit as many vessels into the scene as possible, knowing that each boat carried significance—both to him and to the broader maritime community.
Crestodina’s life has taken him in and out of many ports. After studying at the Seattle Maritime Academy and working in a
boatyard, he landed his first job on the Alsek, a salmon troller built in 1946 by Grandy Boat Works. This vessel helped shape much of his fishing career and art inspiration. Life later took him abroad to Krakow, Poland, where he met his wife, but the call of the sea remained constant. As the owner of the Alsek looked to retire from fishing, Crestodina jumped on the opportunity to own and operate the boat that sparked his fishing journey.
He began making cutaway drawings in 2011 while away at sea fishing to cope with missing his family. His passion soon turned into a whole business, which educates those not from the commercial marine world and brings a colorful, unique touch to industries offshore from the rest of society.
His signature cutaway drawings, which reveal the internal mechanics of vessels, became a defining feature of his work. This mix of technical precision and artistic flair continues to set his art apart, and it’s what makes his Expo cover a true celebration of maritime life.
The beauty of Cresodina’s cover artwork lies in its vibrant detail and the stories hidden within. Some vessels are drawn with subtle, almost secretive meanings with references that he is eager to see people uncover before and at the Expo.
“There are some Easter eggs in there,” he said with enthusiasm. “A few boats have personal significance, and others are nods to well-known vessels. There’s even one from a movie—let’s see who picks up on that, but I’m not giving any more hints!”
“There’s something special about being at the Expo, You see old friends, meet new ones”
Including these subtle references is Crestodina’s way of inviting viewers to engage with the piece on a deeper level. He hopes people will recognize certain boats or spot details that connect to their own experiences on the water.
“The fun part will be hearing people say, ‘Hey, that’s my boat!’ or ‘I know that one!’”
The Expo offers Crestodina and other artists more than just a venue to showcase their work; it provides a chance to reconnect with the community that inspires it. In addition to the Expo News cover, he will sell posters and T-shirts featuring the illustration at the Artist Corner Booth #250.
“I can’t wait to share the finished products. There’s something special about being at the Expo,” he reflected. “You see old friends, meet new ones.”
Those connections are core to the sense of camaraderie the Expo fosters. From old friends reuniting to newcomers sharing their stories, the Expo is as much about relationships as it is about business. It highlights how Pacific Marine Expo is about more than the business of fishing; it’s about the people who live and breathe this lifestyle.
“It’s always great meeting people who not only appreciate the art but also live the life it represents,” he said.
For many attendees, the event represents a chance to share stories from the past fishing seasons and reflect on the shared experiences that bind the community together. Crestodina’s artwork captures this spirit by bringing together vessels from different trades, much like the few days in Seattle unites individuals from across the industry. WorkBoat West will be added this year, bringing together even more of the commercial marine community. Each ship in his illustration tells its own story, just as every attendee carries tales of hundreds of trips, challenges on and off the water, and triumphs.
“You realize that we’re all connected no matter where you fish or what kind of boat you run,” he outlined. “The boats might look different, but at the end of the day, we all love the same ocean.”
The Expo reminds us that the maritime world thrives not just on business deals but on relationships forged through shared history and mutual respect. It’s a place where captains, crew members, artists, and entrepreneurs come together to celebrate what it means to work on the water.
Crestodina’s artwork graces the cover, so this year’s event will start with a visual reminder of that shared bond.
BY WESLEY LOY, CONTRIBUTOR
Alaska, one of the world’s premier seafood producers, is currently facing significant legal and administrative challenges that could have severe implications for its fisheries and management authority.
“Alaska fisheries are besieged on many fronts,” said Alaska Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang in an interview with National Fisherman. His department is working diligently to defend Alaska’s fisheries in courts and other forums, emphasizing the critical importance of these resources to the state’s economy and the livelihoods of its residents.
A major challenge arises from a petition submitted by the Wild Fish Conservancy in Washington state, seeking to list Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Although salmon returns have weakened in recent years, state officials assert that no Chinook stocks are currently threatened with extinction. In May, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) issued a 90-day finding on the petition, indicating that a listing “may be warranted,” which triggered a period for public comment that ended on Sept. 6. Many stakeholders, including Petersburg, a key commercial fishing port, opposed the listing, fearing it would result in a transfer of management authority to the federal government. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game urged NMFS to withdraw its “inappropriate” finding, asserting that the data does not support the petition’s claims.
Legal battles surrounding Alaska’s fisheries are also escalating. One notable case, filed by the Wild Fish Conservancy in 2020, aims to halt the Southeast Alaska troll fishery, claiming it deprives endangered killer whales of essential food. On Aug. 16, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the fishery to continue while NMFS conducts a new biological opinion. Although this ruling represented a victory for fishery managers, Vincent-Lang cautioned that the legal struggle is likely far from over, as additional challenges may arise.
Another critical case involves the Metlakatla Indian Community, which seeks to expand its Southeast Alaska fishing rights. If successful, this could significantly undermine the state’s permit system for regulating salmon and other fisheries. This case not only raises questions about state authority but also the sustainability of local fish stocks.
In addition to these issues, two major lawsuits focus on ecosystem change and bycatch in Alaska’s Bering Sea groundfish trawl fisheries. One lawsuit could potentially halt the pollock fishery, while another challenges a new halibut bycatch control program, arguing that it is financially damaging to fishery operators.
Vincent-Lang emphasized that these issues are best handled by the North Pacific Fishery Management Council, rather than through the courts, as they require a nuanced understanding of fishery science and local ecology.
On top of these challenges, Alaska salmon fisheries are facing scrutiny regarding their Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. The MSC certification is vital for maintaining access to international markets, and any issues related to it can directly impact the marketability of Alaskan seafood products. The general slump in the seafood market has also prompted the formation of a legislative task force to evaluate the industry’s current crisis and propose solutions to ensure its long-term sustainability.
Vincent-Lang has been serving as the state’s fish and game commissioner since December 2018 and shared insights on the myriad challenges currently facing Alaska’s fisheries.
Q: Does the Department of Fish and Game have adequate resources to meet these legal challenges?
A: Yes, Alaska fisheries are indeed besieged on many fronts—from unfair Marine Stewardship Council certification processes to high operational costs and the National Marine Fisheries Service’s ongoing review of Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon under the
ESA. Responding to the ESA review has necessitated a redirection of our resources to provide the best available data for NMFS. While we could always use more resources, we are committed to continuing our engagement in these processes due to the significance of fisheries to Alaskans. We understand the high stakes involved, not just for the fisheries, but for the communities that rely on them.
Q: Why is the Metlakatla case important?
A: This case raises critical questions about whether the Metlakatlans can commercially fish outside the Annette Islands Reserve without a limited entry permit. The state asserts that while they have certain rights within the reserve, they are still subject to state regulations. It is our responsibility to ensure the sustainability of Southeast Alaska’s fisheries, and we will vigorously defend our management rights. We were disappointed when the U.S. Department of Justice sided with Metlakatla, as this could complicate management significantly and set a concerning precedent for state versus federal authority.
Q: Is a settlement possible in the Metlakatla case?
A: Given the assertion of a superior fishing right that conflicts with Alaska’s Constitution, reaching a settlement is challenging. However, we remain open to dialogue and are willing to explore options that could lead to a resolution that respects both the rights of the Metlakatlan people and the state’s authority to manage its fisheries effectively.
Q: What are the next steps following the troll fishery’s recent court victory?
A: We anticipate that NMFS will issue revised NEPA and biological opinion documents later this year, which should address the court’s concerns raised in the recent ruling. However, we recognize that new legal challenges may arise after these documents are released, and we hope NMFS will robustly defend the conclusions drawn in these forthcoming reports. The ongoing litigation underscores the need for adaptive management strategies that can respond to both ecological and legal realities.
Q: What is the state’s position on the Wild Fish Conservancy’s petition regarding Gulf of Alaska Chinook salmon?
A: We are deeply disappointed with NMFS’s positive 90-day finding on the petition. This finding reflects a significant misunderstanding of Alaska’s salmon stocks and contains substantial factual errors. It is concerning that NMFS would base its finding on selective data, which does not paint an accurate picture of the
situation. We firmly believe that the ESA is not the appropriate tool for addressing fluctuations in Chinook productivity. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is committed to sustainable fisheries management and does not believe any Gulf of Alaska Chinook stocks are currently threatened with extinction.
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ACI Boats
AdvanTec Marine
AgWest Farm Credit
Alaska Chadux Network
Alaska Communications SystemsACS
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
927
1233
905
4223
633
4224
ARG Industrial
Armor Guys
Assurant Innovations
Atlas Incinerators
Ballard Industrial
Bay Ship & Yacht Co
Bay Weld Boats
Beckwith & Kuffel
Belkin Lux Tech
906
545
729
226
649
228
. 1043
4233
4324
412
Bering Pacific Marine Electronics . 1501
BIOBOR Fuel Additives
4129
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development, Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Fund
Alaska Division of Investments .
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation
4214
4118
Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn 4315
Alaska Maritime Documentation . 4002
Alaska Net & Supply
4021
Alaska Sea Grant College Program 4317
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 4218
Alatas Americas
Aleutian Airways
Aleutian Expeditors LLC
Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company
Alfa Laval
Alfa Marine and Protein
Alpha Diving Inc
221
4126
4323
711
649
649
4322
Alpha Welding and Boat Repair Inc 4322
AMECO
American Scaffold
American Vulkan Corp
Ameriprise Financial
AMP United, LLC
Anchor Hatches
Aquakob Systems Inc
ARG America
842
530
1105
1162
948
531
924
Blue Ocean Gear
Blue Skies Drones . . . . .
BMInternational Co , Ltd
Boat Lift
Boats & Harbors
Boatswain’s Locker Inc
Bomar/Pompanette LLC
Bonar Plastics
Bostrom Company, H O .
Bracewell Marine
Bristol Bay Borough
. 604
732
. 644
. . . 851
1325
. 506
. . 1307
433
. 1142
. . 707
. 1128
4330
Bristol Bay Fishermen’s Association . 4225
Bristol Bay Regional Seafood
Development Association . . . . . . 4031
Bristol Maps
Britmar Marine Ltd
Brix Marine
Brunvoll AS
Bullfrog Boats LLC
C .C . Jensen Window A/S
Cable Transit Solutions
Carboline Company
Carsoe US INC
. . 4333
.614
1053
625
224
1501
Elliott Bay Design Group
Ellsworth Ridge Fabrication
EMI
Environmental Marine Inc
Enviro-Tech Diving Inc
Everett Engineering Inc
Everts Air Cargo
Exail
Farwest Steel Corp
First Fed Bank
Fisheries Supply Company
Fishermen’s News - Maritime
Institute
Fitec International.
Fleet Supply Warehouse, LLC
FLIR
Fortress Clothing
Fraser Marine Products
Freedman Seating Company
Fronius USA LLC
Frontier Precision Unmanned
Frontline Naval-Marine
FT - TEC USA Corp.
Furuno Norge AS
Furuno USA, Inc.
Galley Stories Podcast
Gannet Nets.
Garmin USA
Garware Technical Fibres USA Inc
Geislinger Corp
GEMECO Marine Accessories
General Communications, Inc. (GCI)
Glamox Aqua Signal Corporation
Glendinning Marine Products
Glosten
GMA Garnet (USA) Corp.
GO SBA Express
Graco Inc
Great Western Pump Co
Green Iceberg
Grundens
GS Hydraulic Hose Corporation DBA
1012
811
1001
512
449
316
4228
727
3001
229
1521
520
513
1204
.601
314
424
827
745
809
1145
505
1306
1515
307
611
521
706
1211
942
633
1007
1511
833
1172
320
442
812
313
715
Pirtek
Guy Cotten Inc
H&N Electric, Power Systems by Timken
Hamilton Jet
Harbor Marine Maintenance
Harley Exteriors
Hatenboer-Water
Hatton Power & Propulsion.
Hefring Marine
Hempel Paint
Highland Refrigeration
Highliner Apparel
Highmark Marine Fabrication
Hiller Companies (The)
Hockema Group, Inc.
Homer Marine Trades Assoc/Port of Homer/Homer Chamber/NOMAR
Honda Marine
Hydro Dynamics Solutions
Icom America Inc
Imtra Corp
INEXA TNF ApS
Integrated Marine Systems Inc
International Marine Industries Inc
Ironwear
IsoFlex Technologies
ISolv Technical Services
Itsaskorda
IWILL CO., LTD.
J A Moody Company
Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Seattle
JAG Welding Fabrication & Services .
Jastram Engineering Ltd.
JMP Corporation
John Deere Power Systems
Jokasafe Oy
Jotun Paints Inc
JT Marine Inc
Kami Tech Inc
Kapp
1210
1039
1141
1333
1442
904
1047
1426
220
649
748
217
4124
829
1029
4033
1342
551
1033
839
2601
1013
1000
1045
1121
805
611
844
806
427
4116
1331
1343
1421
508
1139
McDermott Light & Signal . . . . . . 1052
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
MER Equipment, Inc
PACCAR Winch . . . .
Pacific Boat Brokers Inc
1121
Michelli Weighing & Measurement . 647
Michigan Wheel
Miller-Leaman, Inc
Millner-Haufen Tool Company
Mitsubishi Marine Engine
724
439
1152
1413
MLD Trawl Steering System . . . . 1048
Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc . . 801
Motive Power Marine
Mountain Pacific Bank
MSHS/Pacific Power Group
Mustad Autoline Inc
Mustang Survival Inc
MUVEEN
N C Power Systems
National Marine Exhaust Inc
Nautican Propulsion
Nether Industries
Network Innovations Maritime
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders
NIOSH
NOAA
Nobeltec
North American Fishing Supplies
DBA: Morenot USA
950
612
1113
821
1200
900
1133
. 448
1031
429
733
701
441
915
1513
. . . . . 229
North Atlantic Pacific Seafood / NA Fisheries
North Coast Fishermen’s Cable Committee
North Pacific Crane
North River Boats
Northern Air Cargo
Northern Lights
Northline Seafoods
NorthScope
Northwest Pump
Notus Electronics Ltd
709
633
843
1026
4019
813
951
1168
351
333
403
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Pacific Marine Center . . . . . . . . 810
Pacific Marine Equipment LLC . . . . 700
Pacific Net & Twine Ltd . . .
Pacific Pipe and Pump
Pacific Seafood Group
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pacific West Refrigeration
Palmer Johnson Power Systems .
Panel Components & Systems
Peoples Bank .
. 852
551
405
349
415
1215
911
1221
Performance Contracting Inc . . . . 750
Petro Marine Services
Petro Star Inc . dba North
Pacific Fuel
PFI Marine Electric
Philadelphia Gear, Power Systems by Timken
Phoenix Lighting
Platypus Marine, Inc
Pole Star Maritime, LLC
Polyform Norway
Port of Bellingham
Port of Port Angeles
Port of Port Townsend
Port of Seattle
Port of Seward
Port of Toledo Shipyard
. 607
4221
. 1221
1141
1030
. 632
. 2601
1034
2605
950
515
2600
. 4217
749
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op . 514
PPG Protective & Marine Coatings . . . 535
Prince William Sound Regional
Citizens’ Advisory Council
Project Gabe/AMSEA
Propulsion Systems, Inc
PTLX Global LLC
4321
4314
. 1206
1124 Nutriom, LLC
OEG EnviroPak
Oregon Fishermen’s Cable Committee
4231
528
633
Marine,
System Incorporated
Tacoma Boat
Tahma Boots
Technical Marine & Industrial
Thrustmaster of Texas Inc
Thundercat Marketing
Thyboron Trawldoor
TorcUP NW
Toura Boat Craft
Transfluid LLC
Transport Products and Service Enterprises, Inc.
Trident Seafoods
Tunnel Radio of America, Inc.
TWG Tulsa Winch - LANTEC and Pullmaster Brands
Twin Disc Inc.
1242
1346
1166
551
926
708
751
548
1430
1533
1207
721
1010
United Tribes of Bristol Bay
University of Alaska Southeast Maritime Training Center.
US Watermaker, Inc
USCG District 13 Seattle
Vallation Outerwear
Vineyard Offshore
Christie & Grey Inc 1213
Driveline Service of Portland Inc 1310
Furuno Norge AS 1306
Furuno USA, Inc 1515
Geislinger Corp 1211
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Marport Americas, Inc 939
Notus Electronics Ltd 1124
Pole Star Maritime, LLC 2601
Alaska Maritime Documentation 4002
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound / Marine Exchange of Alaska 4122
Boats & Harbors 506
D2Bridge Transportation & Industrial Design 1444
Beckwith & Kuffel 4324
Cascade Machinery & Electric 739
Great Western Pump Co 812
Northwest Pump 351
Star Rentals 825
Northern Lights 813
R W Fernstrum & Company 1312 Sure Marine Service Inc 1101
ARG Industrial 906
Beckwith & Kuffel 4324
Imtra Corp 839
Aleutian Airways 4126
DSV Air & Sea Inc 606
Everts Air Cargo 4228
Lynden Inc 4123
Northern Air Cargo 4019 Port of Bellingham 2605
Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Co 711
EMI 1001
Hiller Companies (The) 829
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Standard Calibrations Inc 538
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
Kolstrand, JKFAB, Nordic & Forfjord by Integrity Machining, Inc 321 Rasmussen Marine, a Marine Equipment Solutions Company 928
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942 KVH Industries, Inc 1035 Aquaculture
835 Seattle Tarp, Inc 331
Britmar Marine Ltd 614
Fisheries Supply Company 1521
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Transfluid LLC 1533
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
Xiamen ECO Sources Technology Co, LTD
DBa Eco-Sources-USA 808
Columbia Industrial Products -
CIP Marine 325
Driveline Service of Portland Inc 1310
Duramax Marine LLC 1339
Marine Systems Inc 1239
Michigan Wheel 724
Pacific Marine Equipment LLC 700
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
AMECO 842
ASANO 729
BMInternational Co , Ltd 851
Fisheries Supply Company 1521
Fraser Marine Products 424
Gannet Nets 611
Marco Products / Smith Berger Marine, Inc 920
Rasmussen Marine, a Marine Equipment Solutions Company 928
ACI Boats 927
Alpha Diving Inc 4322
Alpha Welding and Boat Repair Inc 4322
American Scaffold 530
AMP United, LLC 948
ARG America 1300
Bay Ship & Yacht Co 1043
Bay Weld Boats 4233
Bering Pacific Marine Electronics 1501
Boats & Harbors 506
Bracewell Marine 1128
Brix Marine 1053
Cable Transit Solutions 1501
Carboline Company 549
Catalyst Marine Engineering, LLC 4215
Central Welding Supply 848
4124
JAG Welding Fabrication & Services 4116
JT Marine Inc 628
Knud E Hansen USA 629
Motive Power Marine 950
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders 701
Seaspan Shipyards 907
ShipConstructor USA Inc 1008
Stabbert Marine & Industrial LLC 1009
Thrustmaster of Texas Inc 926
Transport
WCT
Britmar
Transfluid LLC 1533
Xiamen
Curtin Maritime 605
Geislinger Corp 1211
Graco Inc 442
Highmark Marine Fabrication 4124
Hiller Companies (The) 829
JAG Welding Fabrication & Services 4116
JT Marine Inc 628
Knud E Hansen USA 629
Little Hoquiam Shipyard 401
Millner-Haufen Tool Company 1152
Motive Power Marine 950
Nichols Brothers Boat Builders 701
North River Boats 1026
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Platypus Marine, Inc 632
Port of Port Angeles 950
Port of Port Townsend 515
Port of Toledo Shipyard 749
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op 514
Roxtec 803
ShipConstructor USA Inc 1008
Snow & Company, Inc 600
Stabbert Marine & Industrial LLC 1009 Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501 WCT Marine & Construction, Inc 640
Weiler Abrasives 1156
Wrangell Port & Harbors 4325
Clatsop
Marine Diverters 1240
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound /
Marine Exchange of Alaska 4122
Pacific Boat Brokers Inc 403
ShipConstructor USA Inc 1008
Saeplast Americas Inc. 1025
Samson Tug & Barge 4319
Aquakob Systems Inc. 924
Dykman Electrical Inc 849
EMI 1001
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942
Glendinning Marine Products 1511
Hamilton Jet 1333
Kami Tech Inc 421
Kobelt Manufacturing Co Ltd 1130
Marine Jet Power 1108
Marinsa Pacific 1131
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
Motion & Flow Control Products, Inc. 801
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
Propulsion Systems, Inc. 1206
Standard Calibrations Inc 538
Thrustmaster of Texas Inc 926
Twin Disc Inc. 1215
ZF Marine 1021
EandM 430
Kami Tech Inc 421
Zhejiang Longyuan Sifang Machinery Manufacture Co., Ltd. 646
Highland Refrigeration 748
Integrated Marine Systems Inc 1013
JMP Corporation 1343
Miller-Leaman, Inc. 439
R.W. Fernstrum & Company 1312
S & W Wilson Inc 800
Ships Machinery International Inc 625
Carboline Company 549
Cooley Equipment Sales, Inc. 540
Graco Inc 442
Machine Support Technologies, Inc. 1004
Northwest Pump 351
RS Hughes 545
Transport Products and Service Enterprises, Inc. 1207
American Vulkan Corp 1105
ARG Industrial 906
Dellner Bubenzer 1121
Driveline Service of Portland Inc 1310
Geislinger Corp 1211
Great Western Pump Co 812
Pacific Marine Equipment LLC 700
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
Specified Technologies Inc. 542
Transfluid LLC 1533
Kami
Nether Industries 429
Philadelphia Gear, Power Systems by Timken 1141
Transfluid LLC 1533
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
SCHOTTEL, Inc and Elkon Integration 901
US Electric 648
Assurant Innovations 226
Crucible Engineering LLC 503
EandM 430
Elliott Bay Design Group 1012
Glosten 833
Knud E Hansen USA 629
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
SCHOTTEL, Inc and Elkon Integration 901
US Electric 648
Assurant Innovations 226
Britmar Marine Ltd 614
Cooley Equipment Sales, Inc 540
Dykman Electrical Inc 849
ElectricalHub com 1107
Fisheries Supply Company 1521
Fleet Supply Warehouse, LLC 1204
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942
Karl Senner, LLC 1321
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
McDermott Light & Signal 1052
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op 514
Pump Industries Inc 1106
Roxtec 803
SCHOTTEL, Inc and Elkon Integration 901
Standard Calibrations Inc 538
Tacoma Boat 1346
US Electric 648
Xiamen ECO Sources Technology Co, LTD
DBa Eco-Sources-USA 808
JAG Welding Fabrication & Services 4116
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
Network Innovations Maritime 733
Pacific Fishermen Shipyard & Electric 1221
Tacoma Boat 1346
US Electric 648
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
Xiamen ECO Sources Technology Co, LTD
DBa Eco-Sources-USA 808
Assurant Innovations 226
Bering Pacific Marine Electronics 1501
Blue Ocean Gear 732
Deckhand Electronic Logbook 529
Furuno USA, Inc 1515
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942
Glendinning Marine Products 1511
Lunde Marine Electronics Inc 1221
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113
Network Innovations Maritime 733
Propulsion Systems, Inc 1206
Raymarine Inc 601
Scantrol AS 624
SI-TEX Marine/Koden Electronics 1132
Tacoma Boat 1346
Transport Products and Service
Enterprises, Inc 1207
TWG Tulsa Winch - LANTEC and Pullmaster Brands 932
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
ZF Marine 1021
Bering Pacific Marine Electronics 1501
Furuno USA, Inc 1515
Icom America Inc 1033
KVH Industries, Inc 1035
Lunde Marine Electronics Inc 1221
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
Network Innovations Maritime 733
SI-TEX Marine/Koden Electronics 1132
Tacoma Boat 1346
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
Woods Hole Group 910
FLIR 601
Furuno Norge AS 1306
Furuno USA, Inc 1515
Garmin USA 521
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Lunde Marine Electronics Inc 1221
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
Marport Americas, Inc 939
Network Innovations Maritime 733
Notus Electronics Ltd 1124
Raymarine Inc 601
SI-TEX Marine/Koden Electronics 1132
Tacoma Boat 1346
WESMAR - Western Marine Electronics 931
Woods Hole Group 910
Bering Pacific Marine Electronics 1501
Maps 4333
1515
USA 521
GEMECO Marine Accessories 942 Hefring Marine 220
Icom America Inc 1033
Jastram Engineering Ltd 1331
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Lunde Marine Electronics Inc 1221
Mackay Marine U S West Coast & Pacific
NW/Alaska & Olex North America 1509
McRae Marine Electric & Electronics 1244
Network Innovations Maritime 733
Nobeltec 1513
Raymarine Inc 601
rjll enterprises 4117
SI-TEX Marine/Koden Electronics 1132
Tacoma Boat 1346
Vision Electric Northwest, Inc 1501
WESMAR - Western Marine Electronics 931
Woods Hole Group 910
American Vulkan Corp 1105
Cummins Inc 1311
Harbor Marine Maintenance 1442
Hatton Power & Propulsion 1426
IsoFlex Technologies 1121
JMP Corporation 1343
John Deere Power Systems 1421
Marinsa Pacific 1131
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113
N C Power Systems 1133
National Marine Exhaust Inc 448
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
Scania USA 1431
AMECO 842
Cummins Inc 1311
Hatton Power & Propulsion 1426
IsoFlex Technologies 1121
John Deere Power Systems 1421
Marinsa Pacific 1131
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113
N C Power Systems 1133
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-op 514
Scania USA 1431
Seaspan Shipyards 907
Snow & Company, Inc 600
Tacoma Boat 1346
Boats & Harbors 506
Boatswain’s Locker Inc 1307
Christie & Grey Inc 1213
Cummins Inc 1311
Harbor Marine Maintenance 1442
Hatton Power & Propulsion 1426
Highmark Marine Fabrication 4124
John Deere Power Systems 1421
Marine Systems Inc 1239
Marinsa Pacific 1131
MER Equipment, Inc 1121
Mitsubishi Marine Engine 1413
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113 N C Power Systems 1133 Northern Lights 813 R W Fernstrum & Company 1312 Scania USA 1431 Tacoma Boat 1346
Chadux Network 4223
Diving Inc 449
833
EnviroPak 528
Beckwith & Kuffel 4324 Cascade Machinery & Electric 739
E&E Foods 4312
MacGregor USA Inc. 1046
Marco Products / Smith Berger
835
1158
Zhejiang Longyuan Sifang Machinery Manufacture Co., Ltd. 646
Alaska
Alaska Department of Fish and Game 4224
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce
Development, Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Fund 4129
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 4218
Cordova Port & Harbor 4130
NIOSH 441
NOAA 915
Port of Bellingham 2605
Port of Port Townsend 515
U.S. Navy 4115
United Tribes of Bristol Bay 4114
USCG District 13 Seattle 339
Wrangell Port & Harbors 4325
Kami Tech Inc 421
Michelli Weighing & Measurement 647
Ryco 835
Beckwith & Kuffel 4324
Gannet Nets 611 Garware Technical Fibres USA Inc 706
Inc. 920 MLD Trawl Steering System 1048
Autoline Inc 821
Net & Twine Ltd 852 Polyform Norway 1034 Seattle Marine & Fishing Supply Co 315
Seattle Tarp, Inc. 331
Thyboron Trawldoor 751
Vónin 828
Weihai Fly Young Sports Co., Ltd 1158 Woods Hole Group 910
Xiamen Rich Fishing Nets Co., Ltd 413 Zerofit USA 510
Central Welding Supply 848
Environmental Marine Inc 512
Kami Tech Inc 421
Northwest Pump 351
OEG EnviroPak 528
Pump Industries Inc 1106
AdvanTec Marine 1233
ASANO 729
Assurant Innovations 226
D2Bridge Transportation & Industrial Design 1444
ElectricalHub.com 1107
Fisheries Supply Company 1521
Frontier Precision Unmanned 809
Gannet Nets 611
Leeward Marine Works LLC 215
Transport Products and Service Enterprises, Inc. 1207
AdvanTec Marine 1233
Anchor Hatches 531
Bomar/Pompanette LLC 433 Fraser Marine Products 424
Rasmussen Marine, a Marine Equipment Solutions Company 928
Kolstrand, JKFAB, Nordic & Forfjord by Integrity Machining, Inc. 321
EMI 1001
Frontier Precision Unmanned 809
Geislinger Corp 1211
Hefring Marine 220
Kobelt Manufacturing Co Ltd 1130
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound / Marine Exchange of Alaska 4122
Marinsa Pacific 1131
Marport Americas, Inc 939
ASANO
Steel Corp 3001
Millner-Haufen Tool Company 1152
Rudnick Manufacturing 1240
WCT Marine & Construction, Inc 640
Western Group (The) 838
IWILL CO , LTD 844 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc 639
Alaska Chadux Network 4223
Assurant Innovations
Palmer Johnson Power Systems 1215
RESOLVE Marine Group 4328
Scantrol AS 624
Standard Calibrations Inc 538
Woods Hole Group 910
ZF Marine 1021
Curtin Maritime 605
Leeward Marine Works LLC 215
Marco Products / Smith Berger
Marine, Inc 920
Polyform Norway 1034
Rasmussen Marine, a Marine Equipment Solutions Company 928
AdvanTec Marine 1233
Crucible Engineering LLC 503
D2Bridge Transportation & Industrial Design 1444
Elliott Bay Design Group 1012
Glosten 833
Hockema Group, Inc 1029
Knud E Hansen USA 629
Nautican Propulsion 1031
RESOLVE Marine Group 4328
Blue Ocean Gear 732
Bristol Maps 4333
Britmar Marine Ltd 614
FLIR 601
Hefring Marine 220
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound / Marine Exchange of Alaska 4122
McDermott Light & Signal 1052
Nobeltec 1513
Alaska Net & Supply 4021
BMInternational Co , Ltd 851
Dock Street Brokers 611
Gannet Nets 611
IWILL CO , LTD 844
Marport Americas, Inc 939
North American Fishing Supplies DBA:
Morenot USA 229
Notus Electronics Ltd 1124
Polyform Norway 1034
Vónin 828
Weihai Fly Young Sports Co , Ltd 1158
Alaska Chadux Network 4223
Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation 4118
Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn 4315
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute 4218
Bristol Bay Fishermen’s Association 4225
Cook Inlet Regional Citizens Advisory Council 4321
Homer Marine Trades Assoc/Port of Homer/Homer Chamber/NOMAR 4033
Motive Power Marine 950
Northwest Pump 351
Pacific Pipe and Pump 551
Spears Manufacturing Company 527
Stabbert Marine & Industrial LLC 1009
W&O Supply 1001
Ballard Industrial 228
EandM 430
GS Hydraulic Hose Corporation DBA
Pirtek 1210
Propulsion Systems, Inc. 1206
American Scaffold 530
Bristol Bay Borough 4330
Cordova Port & Harbor 4130
Curtin Maritime 605
Homer Marine Trades Assoc/Port of
Homer/Homer Chamber/NOMAR 4033
Port of Bellingham 2605
Port of Port Angeles 950
Port of Port Townsend 515
Port of Seattle 2600
Port of Seward 4217
Republic Services 1111
Wrangell Port & Harbors 4325
Beckwith & Kuffel 4324
Everett Engineering Inc 316
Kami Tech Inc 421
Michelli Weighing & Measurement 647
Miller-Leaman, Inc. 439
Ryco 835
Strapack 534
Western Group (The) 838
Brunvoll AS 625
Everett Engineering Inc 316
Honda Marine 1342
JMP Corporation 1343
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Marine Diverters 1240
Michigan Wheel 724
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113
Nautican Propulsion 1031
Pacific Marine Equipment LLC 700
Propulsion Systems, Inc. 1206
SCHOTTEL, Inc. and Elkon Integration 901
Sound Propeller Services 1238
Spurs Marine Manufacturing Inc 539
Weiler Abrasives 1156
WESMAR - Western Marine Electronics 931
ZF Marine 1021
American Vulkan Corp 1105
Boatswain’s Locker Inc. 1307
Brunvoll AS 625
Columbia Industrial Products -
CIP Marine 325
Driveline Service of Portland Inc 1310
Geislinger Corp 1211
Glendinning Marine Products 1511
Hamilton Jet 1333
Highmark Marine Fabrication 4124
Honda Marine 1342
Jastram Engineering Ltd. 1331
John Deere Power Systems 1421
Karl Senner, LLC. 1321
Kongsberg Discovery 921
Konrad Marine 1327
Logan Clutch Corporation 1228
Marine Diverters 1240
Marine Jet Power 1108
Michigan Wheel 724
Mitsubishi Marine Engine 1413
MSHS/Pacific Power Group 1113
N C Power Systems 1133
Nautican Propulsion 1031
Pacific Marine Equipment LLC 700
R.W. Fernstrum & Company 1312
Scania USA 1431
SCHOTTEL, Inc. and Elkon Integration 901
Seaspan Shipyards 907
Ships Machinery International Inc 625
Sound Propeller Services 1238
Alaska
Deepchill Solutions Inc. 704
Dole Refrigerating Co 734
Highland Refrigeration 748
Integrated Marine Systems Inc 1013
Northern Lights 813
Pacific West Refrigeration 415
Performance Contracting Inc 750
S & W Wilson Inc 800
Sure Marine Service Inc 1101
Western Group (The) 838
ARG Industrial 906
BMInternational Co., Ltd. 851
Continental Western Corporation 1050
Gannet Nets 611
IWILL CO., LTD. 844
LFS Marine Supplies 621
Pacific Net & Twine Ltd 852
Rasmussen Marine, a Marine Equipment Solutions Company 928
Seattle Marine & Fishing Supply Co 315
Vónin 828
Weihai Fly Young Sports Co., Ltd 1158
Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn 4315
Alaska Sea Grant College Program 4317
Alexander Gow Fire Equipment Company 711
Central Welding Supply 848
Clatsop Community College/MERTS Campus 913
Continental Western Corporation 1050
Deckhand Electronic Logbook 529 EandM 430 FLIR 601 FT - TEC USA Corp. 505 Grundens 715 Guy Cotten Inc 1039
Hefring Marine 220
Ironwear 1045
Marine Exchange of Puget Sound / Marine Exchange of Alaska 4122
Mustang Survival Inc 1200
MUVEEN 900
NIOSH 441
Project Gabe/AMSEA 4314
Roxtec 803
Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial 547
Specified Technologies Inc. 542
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BY PAUL MOLYNEAUX
Fred Wahl Marine Construction has become a fixture in Reedsport, Oregon, and knowing that a boat was built there inspires confidence. But 50 years ago, when Wahl started the business in Depoe Bay, he borrowed his father’s tools and used space in his shop. “I got my own building in 1980,” he shares.
Wahl grew into the business naturally, from helping in his father’s shop at twelve and welding crab pot frames at 14. In his early twenties, he worked at Yaquina Boatworks and found mentors along the way. “I grew up in a mechanical atmosphere, and I found I had some mechanical abilities and was a little bit of an artist. I love to doodle and sketch,” says Wahl. “When I started at Yaquina an old guy there told me:
‘Don’t be afraid of size. If you can weld two inches, you can weld around the world.’
‘when you’re building a boat, it has to be pleasing to the eye.’ And another guy, Dan Kavanaugh, told me: ‘Don’t be afraid of size. If you can weld two inches, you can weld around the world.’”
Fred Wahl banked those early lessons and has spent decades drawing on the interest. “My first boat was a family boat, a 48-foot crabber and salmon troller. Then, I started building some Jensen designs. I built about 6 of those. In 1988, I was on the cover of
National Fisherman with a Jensen boat. I was so proud.”
While he started building stick-built boats, fitting and cutting steel, Wahl quickly discovered the efficiency of CNC cutting machines, and by the end of the 80s, he realized he needed more room. “Depoe Bay is the smallest harbor in Oregon,” he says. “In 1991, we bought an old shipyard here in Reedsport, cleaned it up, and started building and repairing boats. Since I started the business, we’ve built about 50 new boats and repaired probably thousands.”
While he has built a few king crab boats like the Vixen in 1998 and the Victory in 2013, Wahl is best known for his 58-footer, nicknamed the Super 8. He laughs, “I got a lot of people mad at me with that boat. One guy said it was too safe and too efficient. They couldn’t compete with it. It holds 275,000 pounds of salmon. I say it’s an 85-footer in a 58-foot boat.”
Wahl designed the boat in the early 2000s. “We’ve got some talented young gentlemen on computers, doing AutoCAD. Me, I can’t even spell computer, but I have a pencil and that’s where it starts.” Wahl initially drew up a 58 by 27-foot hull. “But I didn’t like the way it looked,” he says. “Not pleasing to the eye. So, I took it down to 26 and we built about 15 of those.”
According to Wahl, he built the first boat for himself, Fred Wahl Marine, and sold boats built on that model. “Then we built a 28.5-foot wide one, and we built about four of those, and a 22.5 wide seiner, we built, I think, three of those. If you don’t run up on a rock with one of these 58-footers and take good care of it, it’ll last you a long time.”
Wahl continues building boats for himself. The latest is the 68-foot Uyak, launched in 2023. “We sent it up to Alaska tendering last year and again this year. I don’t think we got a third of the fish this year as we got last year.” But Fred Wahl is not worried, in 50 years he has seen a lot of the ups and downs in the fishery and boatbuilding. “I saw king crab go down in the 90s to the point where the joke was if you opened a bank account in Seattle, they’d give you either a toaster or a king crab boat. Then the crab came back, and those guys made a lot of money. Things are down with fishing now, but hopefully, it’ll come back. Fortunately, we have enough work to keep us going.”
Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op in Port Townsend, Wash., has long been a trusted haven for wooden boat repairs, particularly among Pacific Northwest and Alaska fishermen. This fall, the yard took on several iconic halibut schooners for maintenance. Among them was the 62-foot Grant, built in 1924, making this her 100th year. According to Melanya Nordstrom, the Co-Op’s social media and advertising representative, the Grant underwent deck repairs, including corking, hull plank replacements, and topside paintwork.
The Grant may be a centenarian, but she’s relatively young compared to three other halibut schooners built in 1913: the 86-foot Vansee, the 84-foot Polaris, and the 76-foot Seymour. Each of these vessels has returned to Port Townsend for their annual maintenance. The Vansee is getting deck work and planking, Polaris will receive a fresh paint job, and Seymour is in for her routine upkeep.
Beyond halibut schooners, the Co-Op has welcomed a variety of historic vessels. The 1940s-built, 55-foot Barbara out of Petersburg, Alaska, has an unconventional “cross planked” bottom, with the planking running perpendicular to the keel. The Barbara was refitted with new bow planks last year, and this fall, she’s back for further maintenance.
Then there’s the St. John II, a 60-foot halibut and black cod vessel, built in 1944 at Hansen Boat Co. in Ballard, Wash. Having received a new foredeck last year, she’s in for hull planking this time around. Operated by the Olsen family since the late 1970s or early ’80s, the St. John II has become a family legacy now in its fourth generation, with the youngest Raymond, 18, already involved.
Founded in 1981 by eight shipwrights, Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op has grown significantly. Originally a collective of working owners, the Co-Op now boasts 12 owners and a staff of 60, dedicated to preserving wooden boats while also servicing metal vessels.
This year, the Co-Op’s reach extended northward as some crew members traveled to Alaska for emergency engine repairs. They’re currently in talks with an
Alaska-based wooden boat owner about a significant planking project above the waterline, which may require relocating a team to Alaska. If the job takes place there, Nordstrom noted, “at least three guys” will be sent.
In May, the Sea Princess, a crabber and shrimper, arrived at Giddings Boatworks in Charleston, Ore., from Eureka, Calif., for sponsoning—a modification aimed at improving seakeeping, expanding fish hold capacity, and allowing more deck gear. This type of work has made Giddings a top choice for vessel owners from California to Alaska. “It seems like we do one or two a year,” noted Ray Cox, owner of Giddings Boatworks.
Originally measuring 71’ 5” by 20’, the Sea Princess now spans 74’ 11 ½” by 28’. The team extended the bow, added a bulbous bow for better hull efficiency and stability, and enlarged the fish hold to carry additional crab pots. “It does help the bow,” Cox remarked.
Unique to Giddings is their “stick-built” sponsoning technique, where no plans are drawn; batten sticks and tape measures guide the shape, and steel plates are cut by hand. “No plans; just out of our heads,” Cox explained.
Although the wheelhouse was left untouched, a newly constructed whaleback now runs from beneath it to the side-shell plating, creating a larger crew quarters and expanding the engine room, where one of the generators is being rebuilt. “It’s now a lot bigger engine room,” Cox added.
This work required substantial hull reframing with 3” x 4” angle iron, new ¼-inch plating, and watertight bulkheads. Initially intended only to make the vessel wider, the project expanded significantly. “We were just going to make it wider, put sides on it, and sponson it,” Cox said. “Then we whalebacked it, gutted the engine room, redid it, and expanded the fish hold.” This additional work delayed the next project, a 58-foot crabber, to April.
Giddings aims to complete the Sea Princess by November.
- Michael Crowley
Managing biofouling saves you money by protecting your equipment and reducing fuel consumption. Managing biofouling further prevents the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) that could harm commercially important fisheries and local economies that depend on healthy fisheries.
Biofouling refers to organisms attached to or associated with underwater or wetted surfaces of a vessel. Your fishing equipment, the hull of your boat, and other boat structures such as propellers, rudders, and intakes can accumulate biofouling.
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BY SARAH SCHUMANN
Commercial fishermen harbor a range of feelings about an eventual phaseout of petroleum-based marine fuels: excitement, skepticism, anxiety, bewilderment, and curiosity, to name a few.
But there are two areas where we broadly agree. First, fishermen must take the lead in designing a low-carbon future for our own fleets by pursuing a range of technology pathways that align with our industry’s operational and regional diversity. Second, we cannot achieve this future without robust and flexible financial support from the government, combined with avoidance of costly top-down mandates. In short, fishermen need the freedom to find solutions and the funding to put them into practice.
Last year, I set out with four colleagues—all of them fishermen or members of fishing families—to canvass fishermen across Alaska, the West Coast, and New England about what those crucial supports could look like and how they can be designed to expand rather than limit the horizons of opportunity for our alreadyburdened industry.
Our thoughtful and wide-ranging conversations with almost 150 vessel owners probed fishermen’s knowledge and comfort regarding a range of energy efficiency measures and low-carbon fuel alternatives. We also asked fishermen to envision specific ways that existing federal and state programs (like the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, Rural Energy for America Program, and California’s Carl Moyer program) could be enhanced or complemented by new programs to support a more complete range of options for fishermen seeking to reduce fossil fuel use on their vessels.
The reflections we collected from across the fleet were so thought-provoking that it has taken us almost a year to analyze and write up the results. Thankfully, we are nearly ready to share the takeaways from this captivating research with the world— starting, naturally, with our comrades in the fishing industry—by publishing a suite of data synthesis reports no later than early 2025.
Even more exciting, however, are the steps that will follow publication. We will bring together partners across the fishing industry to turn this knowledge into collaborative action that lays the groundwork for a fishermen-led transition to a low-carbon
The Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign is now accepting applications for three complementary leadership teams that will convene in 2025 to kick into gear the gentle early rumblings of a fishermen-led energy transition.
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The Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign is teaming up with National Fisherman to unearth answers to fishermen’s burning questions about techniques and technologies that can save fishermen money on fuel and usher in an era of clean energy on fishing vessels. A steering committee of up to 10 individuals with expertise in operating, building, and repairing fishing vessels and their energy systems will help National Fisherman writers select topics for these articles and identify expert sources within and outside our industry who can help readers improve their understanding of the suitability of different approaches for different vessels and operational contexts. This opportunity is ideal for fishermen, engineers, diesel mechanics, marine electricians, and boat builders who enjoy puzzling over technological problem-solving and want to leverage National Fisherman’s reach and journalistic excellence to support broad knowledge transfer throughout the fishing industry. Stipends are available.
To set the stage for a coordinated federally-focused advocacy campaign supporting a fishermen-led transition to a lowcarbon fishing fleet, we will convene a diverse think tank of up to 20 fishermen and fisheries leaders to translate findings
from our research project into an actionable policy framework that we can present to elected officials and federal agencies. Participants will work together over the course of several months to identify bicoastal fishing industry priorities and strategize on the best approach for bringing these priorities to the attention of policymakers. This opportunity is ideal for fishermen and staff of fishermen’s associations who like to work across state lines to pull the levers of federal power to support our industry.
This opportunity is designed for early and mid-career fishermen who do not hold formal leadership positions in the fishing industry and wish to deepen their capacities in communitybased peer leadership through fishing vessel energy innovation and policy. After receiving mentoring in community organizing, fellows will work independently or in small teams to produce state-level roadmaps outlining strategies for innovation, investment, and policy change to support a locally-led transition to a low-carbon fishing fleet. Fellows will also provide logistical support for the federal policy think tank described above. This opportunity is ideal for aspiring changemakers who want to develop their grassroots leadership skills and drive low-carbon fleet innovation at the state level.
Additional information and application instructions can be found at fisheryfriendlyclimateaction.org.
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