May 14, 2026
Chilkat Valley News
Will Steinfeld
The Chilkat Valley News recently interviewed Chandler Kemp about the F/V Mirage, one of the first commercial fishing vessel in the U.S. to fish using a battery‑electric/diesel hybrid system — developed through an ALFA pilot project.
Haines grad and UAF engineering professor Kemp helped design the system, which lets the Mirage haul gear and run at slow speeds on battery power, cutting fuel use and emissions while keeping the boat fully fishing‑ready.