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Jerry Fraser

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Jerry Fraser is a retired commercial fisherman, journalist, the former editor and publisher of National Fisherman, as well as a 2020 NF Highliner award winner.

Author Archive

The Edmund Fitzgerald underway on the Great Lakes. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo.

Men against the sea: Duncan's definitive account of the Edmund Fitzgerald

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A story of piracy, insurance fraud, and murder

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore occurred following a collision with a container ship. Jay Fleming Photography.

The Baltimore blame game

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A tale of two bridges

Latest News
On Oct. 23, the Army Corps of Engineers honored the dredge McFarland at a farewell ceremony marking the completion of its final operational mission after nearly six decades of service. PhilaPort photo.
October 28, 2026

The Corps bids farewell to hopper dredge McFarland

Hydroniq Cooling System
Hydroniq Coolers delivered its Rack seawater cooling system as a fully assembled package for installation aboard Washington State Ferries’ new hybrid-electric ferry Wishkah. Hydroniq Coolers photo.
October 28, 2026

Hydroniq delivers cooling system for new Washington State Ferries hybrid-electric ferry

Variable-speed electric controls are becoming a larger part of mooring winch systems as operators look to modernize deck machinery.
October 28, 2026

More on board: Deck machinery adapts to space and power

The Port of Boston's Conley Container Terminal. Massport photo.
October 28, 2026

Marad awards $498 million for port projects across 19 states

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