Container Ship That Destroyed Baltimore Bridge Has Troubled History
The Maersk-chartered MV Dali—which lost propulsion just before the collision—not only was involved in a previous crash, but was also…
Alaska Delegation Secures Funding for Commercial Icebreaker
Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Lisa Murkowski (both R-Alaska) and Representative Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) last week announced…
Sport Fishing for King Salmon Closed in Cook Inlet Salt Waters
(Homer) – In favor of protecting early-run and late-run Cook Inlet king salmon and ensuring sport fishing opportunities in the future,…
West Cook Inlet Fresh Waters Closed to King Salmon Fishing
(Palmer) – In favor of protecting returning king salmon and ensuring sport fishing opportunities in the future, the Alaska Department of…
Rockfish Limits and Seasons Reduced in Prince William Sound
(Anchorage) – In favor of protecting rockfish populations and ensuring sport fishing opportunities in the future, the Alaska Department of Fish…
Tractor Tug Brian T Catches Fire outside Kodiak Harbor
On Wednesday afternoon the tug Brian T caught fire while in transit near the pier in the Kodiak boat harbor…
Research on crab movement and trawl gear innovation informs Council’s recommendations on bycatch avoidance measures in the Bering Sea
At its February meeting, the Council evaluated the effectiveness of closing a large area – the Bristol Bay Red King…
Halibut Cove woman pleads guilty, sentenced on federal navigation interference charges
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – A Halibut Cove woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years’ probation, with three months of…
Four Mariners Plucked from and Around Overturned ‘Alaska Rose’ Near Chiniak Island Sunday
Four people from the fishing vessel Alaska Rose were rescued two nautical miles northeast of Chiniak Island late in the…
Unified Command continues response to M/V Genius Star XI
JUNEAU, Alaska — M/V Genius Star XI remains stable, anchored in Broad Bay, near Dutch Harbor. Assessment teams continue to…