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ALASKA: Alaska Longline Fisherman’s Association launches hybrid electric fishing vessel

April 15, 2026 — Jeff Turner has owned and operated his commercial fishing vessel Mirage since 2010 in Sitka, Alaska, U.S.A.

This year, thanks to a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant awarded to the Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA), his boat was rebuilt to have hybrid diesel-electric capabilities.

Read the full article at SeafoodSource

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