ALFA BETA Hybrid Electric Fishing Vessel Project
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Source: SeafoodSource
The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) rebuilt the commercial fishing vessel Mirage to have hybrid diesel-electric capabilities using a U.S. Department of Energy grant. The project involved installing a parallel diesel and electric motor system, allowing operation on diesel fuel or noiseless rechargeable batteries. The vessel is the first hybrid fishing vessel in the U.S. with commerci
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Education, Commercial
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- SeafoodSource
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association (ALFA) rebuilt the commercial fishing vessel Mirage to have hybrid diesel-electric capabilities using a U.S. Department of Energy grant. The project involved installing a parallel diesel and electric motor system, allowing operation on diesel fuel or noiseless rechargeable batteries. The vessel is the first hybrid fishing vessel in the U.S. with commercial capabilities, aimed at reducing fuel consumption and operational costs. |
Original sector | Marine |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alaska |
City | Sitka |
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Source | SeafoodSource |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Education, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-19 |
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