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When he is not setting and hauling the shrimp net on the Udvaar 3, Benjamin Bakke transforms into MonkfishMan. Vidar Andersen photo

The Funniest Catch

Paul Molyneaux

Deepwater boats are finding the Port of Toledo Shipyard a good place to prepare for the coming season. Port of Toledo Shipyard photo

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Port of Toledo yard lined with big draggers

Michael Crowley

The GX5 is geostationary, staying above the same terrestrial region at all times — like all Inmarsat satellites. But that will change with he company’s launch of the GX10s and a constellation of LEO satellites.

Arctic Payload: Satellite comms are primed for northern climes

Paul Molyneaux

Simrad Navico’s autopilots draw on long history.

Setting the course for decades

Brian Hagenbuch

The 104 year old Ella K. has been working the Chesapeake Bay for 104 years. Larry Chowning photo

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Wooden deck boat has been working the Chesapeake for 104 years

Larry Chowning

Lynn Marie and Hook & Ladder put on a good show in Maine’s Lobster Boat Races. Jon Johansen photo

Opinion: Marine insurance market not getting easier

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A full bag aboard the Alaska Victory. Seapix helps skippers know what’s going to be in the net before they set it. Christophe Corbières photo

The Sonar Challenge: Seapix drills down

Paul Molyneaux

Simrad brings big boat sonar to smaller vessels.

A smaller sonar with bigger features

Brian Hagenbuch

Thanks to the new bow configuration and power package in the Bering Hope, Captain Arron Burbach and crew can take on what the Bering Sea has to offer, and keep fishing. Ocean Peace photo

Bayou to the Bering Sea: Ocean Peace converts an oil patch vessel

Paul Molyneaux

Owen Smith relies on a suite of electronics, particularly his two Olex bottom builders, to keep the Relentless on the scallops and out of the rock piles. Jake Smith photo Follow Relentless_scalloping on social

Captain’s Choice: What’s in your wheelhouse?

Paul Molyneaux

Dual props increase thrust and efficiency. Wesmar photo

Solid and powerful, Wesmar thrusters work

Brian Hagenbuch