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The F/V Mirage in Sitka is being converted to a hybrid electric propulsion system as part of an initiative by the Alaska Longline Fishermen's Association to enhance sustainability in the fishing industry. This project, which includes retrofitting three boats with battery-electric motors, aims to achieve up to 80% fuel savings for short trips by utilizing Sitka's hydropower for recharging. Further energy efficiency measures are being explored across Alaska's seafood sector, with additional conversions planned for vessels in Kodiak and Juneau.