History made as first woman Erin Tassell in emergency management role in WA

Behind every emergency in WA, from bushfires to whale rescues, a state duty officer is making critical decisions. New hire ...
Afloat

Climate Change and Price of Bait Putting Pressure on Inshore Fleet - NIFA Submission

The Irish Commercial Fishing Industry employs around 11,000 people in fishing, processing and ancillary services such as ...
Afloat

Sunken Vessel Prompts 10-Metre Exclusion Zone at Oban Pier

A 10-metre exclusion zone has been set around a sunken vessel at Oban Railway Pier, with mariners urged to navigate with caution.
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The Largest Halibut Ever Caught

The largest halibut ever caught on record is a Pacific halibut caught by Jack Tragis off Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in June 1996. According to the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), this fish ...
Marine Link

Cargo Handling: Molten Sulphur Tanker Sails Four Years Sans Freeze-Ups

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its Fuel for thought series, providing an assessment of hydrogen’s… ...
National Fisherman

Erik Velsko

Erik Velsko was born and raised in Homer, Alaska, and has spent his career as a commercial fisherman and industry advocate. From his early days fishing Cook Inlet for salmon and halibut on a modest 36 ...