Fish Finders

Eufala Police Launch Rescue Boat

The Eufala Police Department, in Alabama, recently unveiled a well-equipped boat for the purpose of search and rescue. The boat was presented to the department by the Alabama Marine Police. After some restoration and a new coat of marine paint, the boat only lacked a few essential items - primarily electronic equipment. Police Lieutenant Todd Register then contacted Techsonic Industries, and asked for a donation of a depth finder for the new rig. The company not only considered the request, but took it a step further. According to Techsonic President Charlie Stott, the company saw an opportunity to create perhaps the finest equipped search and rescue boat in the country. Techsonic first installed an NS-25, a sonar/GPS combination unit, which employs state-of-the-art C-Map cartography. From C-Map, a detailed map card of Lake Eufala was obtained, giving the police department pinpoint accuracy where satellite navigation was concerned. Next, a completely waterproof Humminbird DC-25 VHF radio was installed, to provide capability of on-the-water communication with the USCG, Marine Police or Conservation Department. From the company's Zercom line, the search and rescue boat was equipped with the new LPG 2000. The newly developed fish finder will provide the finest bottom resolution, structure identification, themocline and surface temperature of any unit developed in the company's history.

ST Marine Successfully Delivers Its First Seismic Survey Vessel

Singapore, 28 March 2011 – ST Marine has successfully delivered its first Seismic Survey Vessel to Swire  Pacific  Offshore  Operations  (Pte)  Ltd  (Swire),  a  wholly  owned  subsidiary  of  Swire  Pacific Limited.    In December  2008,  ST Marine  announced  the S$30m  contract  to  provide  detailed  design  and  to construct  the 68-metre

Fisherman Fined for Violating Magnuson

A Florida fisherman was fined by an administrative law judge Tuesday, for illegal fishing within a secured area 120 miles south of Panama City, Fla. The violation occurred Dec. 17, 2002, when the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Stingray, homeported in Mobile, Ala., stopped and boarded the fishing vessel, The Shadow, for allegedly illegally fishing within the Madison-Swanson closed area. Jerry Eugene Key, operator of The Shadow, set approximately 2

South Korea And China See Eye To Eye On Fishing Pact

South Korea and China have agreed on a bilateral fishing pact extending Korea's fishing rights effective from June 30, Korea's Ministry of Maritime Affairs & Fisheries said on Friday. Korea said the agreement was reached in Beijing, ending talks that began in December 1993. China agreed to allow 1,402 Korean fishing vessels to catch up to 60,000 metric tons of fish per year by the end of next year in its exclusive economic zone, the ministry said

New Name, Logo and Segment for Fish Expo

Fish Expo Seattle, the world's largest commercial fishing event, has undergone a few changes. First, the name has been changed to incorporate another facet of the commercial marine industry. The trade event will now be known as Fish Expo and Workboat Northwest. In changing its name, the convention has updated its logo to encompass a more complete and dynamic view of the commercial marine market. "While Fish Expo has traditionally been a commercial fishing show

Marine Transportation – New Market Research Report

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report 'Marine Transportation' is available in its catalogue The global outlook series on Marine Transportation provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers macro level discussions on this infrequently reported industry. In addition to discussions on the industry's structure, players, and cargo traffic

Cumberland Yacht Harbor Awarded Grant

The Cumberland Yacht Harbor, a planned waterfront community and marina under development near downtown Nashville, is the recipient of a $376,172 Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG) from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. According to an announcement from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, The Cumberland Yacht Harbor is one of only 10 projects nationwide to receive a BIG grant, which is funded by the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund to provide additional facilities for recreational

Coast Guard Terminates Voyage of Fishing Vessel

Coast Guard Station Quillayute River boarding officers terminated the voyage of the fishing vessel Yun Ye Sunday evening due to flooding. Boarding officers found flooding in the engine room in several locations and in the steering space of Archie Jorgenson, 64, of Bellingham, Wash., fishing vessel. The fishing vessel will not be allowed to leave the La Push marina until the repairs are completed and inspected by the Coast Guard.

New HD850 Precision Searchlight Sonar

The new HD850 series from Wesmar was installed aboard the F/V American Triumph. “The Wesmar HD850 is working well, marking fish down 320 fathoms on 1200 meter range,” said Captain Eric of the American Triumph. Captain Sandy also adds, “The Wesmar HD850 is marking extremely well. Active stabilization consistently keeps the fish on the screen.” The new trawlscan mode on the HD 850 shows more fishable area by keeping the sound beam out front

Save Oceans, Feed the World

On World Ocean Day (8, June) Oceana reports that saving the world's oceans can help feed a 9 billion population in 2050 The report explains how implementing science-based fisheries management in the 25 countries that control more than 75% of the world's fish stocks - specifically measures that reduce overfishing, protect habitat and limit bycatch - will increase fish stocks to the point that wild seafood could sustainably feed 700 million people a day