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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Argentina Nabs Two Chinese Ships on Illegal Fishing Charges
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Argentina Nabs Two Chinese Ships on Illegal Fishing Charges

By Shane Romig BUENOS AIRES–Argentina’s coast guard has detained two Chinese ships as it steps up efforts to prevent illegal fishing in its waters.

December 26, 2012
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
US Government Officials Bust Crew Carrying 8,000 Pounds of Illegally-Caught Fish
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US Government Officials Bust Crew Carrying 8,000 Pounds of Illegally-Caught Fish

A report by NOAA in 2006 warned that “despite the implementation of domestic and international management measures, the status of Atlantic blue and

October 18, 2012
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
South Korean Coast Guard Cutter
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Chinese Fisherman Shot To Death by Coast Guard

(Bloomberg) — A Chinese fisherman died from injuries sustained in a South Korean coast guard raid after his vessel entered South Korean waters in the

October 16, 2012
Total Views: 42

Monday, October 15, 2012
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British And French Battle Over Scallops

It has been well over a century since the British and French have battled over navigation of the narrow strip of water which separates these two countries

October 15, 2012
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
IMO Hopes To Regulate Commercial Fishing Vessels
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IMO Hopes To Regulate Commercial Fishing Vessels

An International Maritime Organization conference in Cape Town this week has adopted a new agreement on fishing vessel safety to be known as the “Cape

October 13, 2012
Total Views: 28

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
U.S. Gulf Fisheries Rebounding Post Spill [REPORT]
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U.S. Gulf Fisheries Rebounding Post Spill [REPORT]

(Bloomberg) — Gulf of Mexico fisheries are rebounding from the BP Plc oil spill, landing more fish last year than in 2009, the year before the worst U.S.

September 19, 2012
Total Views: 37

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Fishing Vessel On Fire Off New Zealand, 43 Crew Abandon Ship [UPDATE]
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Fishing Vessel On Fire Off New Zealand, 43 Crew Abandon Ship [UPDATE]

Update: All 43 crew of the 64m New Zealand fishing boat Amaltal Columbia, owned by Talley’s, have abandoned ship and been transferred to two other

September 11, 2012
Total Views: 117

Monday, June 25, 2012
ORBCOMM AIS Coverage Map
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True Global AIS – New Satellites Will Track Ships, Tuna & Mariners Globally

While the United States continues to struggle integrating AIS into the national data stream, Europe pushes forward with plans to acquire ship tracking data

June 25, 2012
Total Views: 192

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Simrad Installed On African Illegal Fishing Patrol Boats
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Simrad Installed On African Illegal Fishing Patrol Boats

Pete Bethune’s new amphibious vessel, christened “Sealegs”, was launched in Auckland on April 20. Equipped with a full suite of electronics

May 8, 2012
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Capable of Fishing 76,800 Hooks Per Day, Jensen to Design One of the World’s Largest Longliners
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Capable of Fishing 76,800 Hooks Per Day, Jensen to Design One of the World’s Largest Longliners

Jensen Maritime Consultants said today it has won a contract to design a longline fishing vessel that, once completed, will be one of the world’s

February 14, 2012
Total Views: 142

Tuesday, December 13, 2011
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US Congress Cracks Down on Pirate Fishing

(NOAA) A bill introduced in Congress yesterday would prevent pirate fishing vessels from entering U.S. ports to offload their illegally caught seafood. This

December 13, 2011
Total Views: 28

Monday, November 14, 2011
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Catching Crabs in Alaska, it’s Not What it Used to Be

– By Scott Campbell Jr., The Wall Street Journal Many people think I’m crazy for making a living by catching crabs in Alaska. Battling 20-foot

November 14, 2011
Total Views: 1879

Sunday, November 13, 2011
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Greenpeace vs. the Tuna Sandwich

By Chris Lischewski, Shue Wing Chan and In-Soo Cho Over the past few years, Greenpeace has launched numerous crusades targeting our companies for what we do

November 13, 2011
Total Views: 17

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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Dog The Hatches – Watertight Doors Cited In Latest NTSB Report

During a severe storm at 22:00 one October in 2008,  the U.S. flagged fishing vessel Katmai lost steering in Alaska’s Bering Sea. The vessel was

October 26, 2011
Total Views: 41

Wednesday, October 5, 2011
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“Demonstrate Coast Guard Firepower & Blow Up The Rats!” suggests Alaska Senator Mark Begich

Congratulating the Coast Guard for its successful capture of a pirate fishing vessel on the North Pacific, U.S. Senator Mark Begich suggested the rat-infested,

October 5, 2011
Total Views: 23

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Illegal Fishing Vessel Bangun Perkasa
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Shark Remains, Rats and Rust – USCG Detains Illegal Drift Net Fishermen

  Earlier this month, the Coast Guard seized the Indonesian fishing vessel Bangun Perkasa and her crew for the suspected use of drift nets to fish the

October 4, 2011
Total Views: 152

Monday, June 20, 2011
Recession proof scallops keep New England town afloat
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Recession proof scallops keep New England town afloat

Scallops Ride to Rescue — Demand, Rising Prices Keep Former Whaling Port in Massachusetts Above Water By Jennifer Levitz NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — Known

June 20, 2011
Total Views: 22

Thursday, February 24, 2011
Deadliest Catch Fisherman Justin Tennison of Time Bandit
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Time Bandit’s Justin Tennison – Deadliest Catch fisherman found dead

In tragic maritime related news we are sad to report that Deadliest Catch fisherman and Time Bandit crewmember Justin Tennison has recently been found dead.

February 24, 2011
Total Views: 693

Saturday, February 12, 2011
Crab Fisherman in Distress Calling Mayday
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World’s Deadliest Occupation – Safety And Preparation In The Dungeness Crab Fishery

The waters of the Pacific Northwest offer some of the most treacherous yet bountiful work opportunities in the world. Dungeness crab fleets hailing from Oregon

February 12, 2011
Total Views: 11

Thursday, October 28, 2010
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McDonalds Fish Ship – “Alaska Ocean”

McDonalds Fish Ship – “Alaska Ocean” If you have ever eaten a McDonald’s Filet-o-fish there is a good chance that it came from the

October 28, 2010
Total Views: 2354
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