MaineBoats Blog
Former Eastport cannery slated for $18 million renovation
The way downeast city of Eastport got a huge boost in the arm with the news that a Kansas City developer has agreed to partner on an $18 million plan to renovate the former 30,000 square foot American Can Building on the waterfront.
Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast (Maine) Named “Rookie of the Year”
Sea Tow Services International has named Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast (Maine) its 2016 “Rookie of the Year.”
Maine’s Sea Tow Portland/Midcoast uses four distinct yellow Sea Tow boats to provide on-water assistance to boaters in the Atlantic Ocean and inshore waters of Maine in the 45-mile stretch between Goat Island off Cape Porpoise in the south to Pemquid Point to the north.
Historical fishing photos available online
Penobscot Marine Museum adds 5,000 images from National Fisherman to its already large collection of vintage images online.
Maine Maritime Museum acquires historic schooner
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath has agreed to acquire the historic schooner Mary E, which is believed to be the oldest Bath-built wooden vessel still afloat. She is also the oldest fishing schooner built in the state of Maine that is still sailing, the museum said.
Two Men Have Lobster Licenses Suspended for Six Years for Removing Eggs from Lobsters
The Commissioner of the Maine Department of Marine Resources has suspended the lobster licenses of two men for removing the eggs from female lobsters. The violation is a Class D crime which, in addition to license suspension, is punishable by up to a year in jail and fines in excess of $1,000.
New General Manager for Hinckley's Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor Yards
Hinckley has a new general manager for its Southwest Harbor and Northeast Harbor Yard and her name is Tara Regan. “We are delighted to appoint the first woman to head up our Maine yards,” said Hinckley COO Mike Arieta.
Maine Maritime Museum building new structure for lighthouse exhibit
The Maine Maritime Museum in Bath has begun construction of a new 600-square-foot gallery space that will house an immersive lighthouse exhibit, Into the Lantern: A Lighthouse
Grant Strengthens Public Health Protection, Opportunity for Shellfish Industry
A $32,000 grant from the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund has strengthened Maine Department of Marine Resources’ ability to protect public health and preserve opportunity for Maine’s shellfish industry.
U.S. sailor in Vendee Globe has rounded the Cape of Good Hope
U.S. sailor Rich Wilson had rounded the Cape of Good Hope at the bottom of South Africa and was heading towards Australia by Dec. 6 in the Vendée Globe race. Wilson, the only American in the single-handed round-the-world race, was in 17th position. Wilson's IMOCA 60 Great American IV was refit for the race at the Maine Yacht Center in Yarmouth.
Federal agency plans to release more detail on El Faro sinking
The National Transportation Safety Board plans to open the docket Dec. 13, 2016, for its investigation into the sinking of the U.S. flagged cargo ship El Faro.
