Abalone diving has a reputation for being one of the most dangerous occupations on land or sea. The reality, however, is very different, says John Minehan, an Australian ..
There was a time, decades ago, when I thought that a cannery or reduction plant was just something that I had to walk past to get down to the boat that I crewed on. Of ..
Norwegian fishing company Åkenes Kystfiske has taken delivery of a new aluminium combination vessel from local builder Grovfjord Båtbyggeri. Designed by NSK Ship ..
Hemeury Shipyard in France has just launched the 13-metre multi-purpose fishing boat Kab David IV, which will soon join the flotilla of the port of Le Croisic. The ..
This is the story of a great fisherman and seafarer, now a Hawaiian “kapuna” or elder, who in 1971 demonstrated remarkable seamanship and the ability to make a very ..
Today I had an email from a Canadian fisherman who was lamenting, “how the IVQ system was rammed down everyone’s throat, claiming to be the best thing since sliced ..
Rozema Boat Works of Mount Vernon, Washington, is currently completing construction of three aluminium gillnetters in a series for unnamed Alaska-based owners. Each ..
It has been an interesting couple of months for the global fishing and aquaculture sectors. Many new and impressive new vessels have been ordered and delivered. At the ..
This vital part of the ship and workboat market seemingly reveals technical advances on a weekly basis. Lower fuel consumption, lower emissions, less maintenance, greater ..
About Us
Fishing and its up-and-coming counterpart aquaculture are critical components of the world’s food supply.
Fishing Boat World, launched in 1989, is there to catch all the catching, processing, regulation and enforcement developments affecting this unique industry.
Contact us: fishingboatworld@baird.com.au