News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
Fish Canada – Workboat CanadaJanuary 24-25, 2020Moncton Coliseum377 Killam DriveMoncton, New Brunswickmonctoncoliseum.comwww.fcwc.ca Fish Canada Workboat Canada is the premier event for Atlantic Canada’s commercial marine industries. Fish Canada Workboat Canada is the country’s largest commercial marine trade show. The event … Continued
Maine Fishermen’s ForumFebruary 28th, March 1st and 2nd, 2019Samoset Resort – Rockland, ME The 2019 Maine Fishermen’s Forum will be held from February 28th through March 2nd at the Samoset Resort in Rockland. The largest event of its kind in … Continued
In 2017, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a series of updated commercial fishing fatality summaries which analyze current trends and identify hazards in four regions of the United States: Alaska, West Coast, East Coast, and … Continued
NOAA Fisheries’ Fisheries Finance Program (FFP) is currently accepting loan applications. The FFP can provide long term financing for the cost of construction or reconstruction of fishing vessels, fisheries facilities, and aquaculture facilities, as well as individual fishing quota in … Continued
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) recently released its investigation report (M15A0348) into the November 2015 person overboard fatality near Clark’s Harbour, Nova Scotia. The report draws attention to an array of safety risks associated with the Canadian fishing … Continued
This article lists 2017 trade shows, expos, and other events related to commercial fishing, aquaculture, seafood, and related industries. 43rd East Coast Commercial Fishermen’s and Aquaculture Trade Exposition January 13 – 15, 2017 Roland E. Powell Convention Center Ocean City, … Continued