“Waiting for a call from someone in authority, waiting for any sign of hope…” Do these words describe the distress of a fisherman’s spouse or do they describe the distress of a husband whose wife … Continue reading
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Guest Column: Simple ways to Stay Safe at Sea
As the Chief of Prevention for Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, I oversee our commercial fishing vessel fleet. I take this responsibility very seriously and dedicate significant focus and attention to improving the overall … Continue reading
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To your health: Pay attention to wounds at sea
Wounds, like fish and lobsters, come in all shapes and sizes. When you get a big wound, much like getting a huge fish on the line, you know you’re going to need some help to … Continue reading
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MLA business member: Chase, Leavitt & Co., Portland
It all started with a loss. In 1854 Captain William Leavitt left Portland aboard the Andrew Scott, carrying 250,000 feet of lumber, a crew of 13 and 12 passengers to San Francisco. The California gold … Continue reading
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Safety at sea takes a leap forward
First published in Landings, January, 2020 Commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations, and the East Coast has the highest number of commercial fishing fatalities in the United States. For New England commercial … Continue reading
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Lobstermen worry about impact of state’s whale plan
Lobstermen turned out by the hundreds last month to learn about the state’s plan to reduce entanglement risk from the Maine lobster fishery to right whales. In early November, the Department of Marine Resources (DMR) … Continue reading
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Be Aware: The Ticks Are Out There
Warmer weather is on its way, which means that everyone needs to be doing their part to help prevent tickborne diseases. Providers reported over 1,400 cases of Lyme disease in 2018 (preliminary data as of … Continue reading
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It’s Summertime: Keep Your Eyes Protected!
As the days lengthen and the temperatures warm, lobstermen along the coast are preparing for another summer on the water. While every To Do list automatically includes items like repairing traps and painting buoys, it … Continue reading
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Guest Column: Marine Patrol Getting Ready for Summer Months
Is it just me or has this been a very late spring? Finally, we are seeing 60 degrees. Officers are winding down from a productive scallop season and working through a busy elver season with … Continue reading
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Guest Column: Clarification of Survival Craft Requirements
First published in Landings, February, 2017 Keeping track of new laws and regulations is always a challenge but that challenge has been especially confusing and increasingly difficult for commercial fishermen these past few years. Most … Continue reading
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