National Fisherman
October 29, 2025
Margaret Bauman
Southeast Alaska fishermen hoping to decarbonize working waterfronts and lower their operating costs are turning to innovative propulsion systems as a solution.
In November, the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association (ALFA) plans to begin reducing the carbon footprint of its fleet by converting first one, then a second, diesel-powered fishing boat to hybrid diesel/electric vessels. A third conversion — for full-electric propulsion on a mariculture boat — is also planned for next winter.