pasha – Pacific Maritime Magazine

22 Aug

Pasha Hawaii Christens LNG Vessel at Port of Oakland

Karen Robes MeeksNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newshawaii, pasha, portofoakland

Pasha Hawaii joined Port of Oakland officials in christening the m/v Janet Marie, Pasha’s new 774-foot “Ohana Class” liquified natural gas container vessel, the port announced Aug. 9. The second of two “Ohana Class” LNG vessels commissioned by Pasha Hawaii, the new Jones Act ship exceeds year 2030 emission standards for ocean vessels set by the International Maritime Organization. Features include an energy-saving modern engine, optimized hull form, and an underwater propulsion system that the company says contains a highly efficient rudder and propeller. The first vessel, m/v George III, began service in August, 2022. Both were among the first…

15 Aug

Pasha Hawaii Activates Maui Disaster Response Efforts

Mark Edward NeroNews, News Briefs, PMM Online Newshawaii, pasha, wildfires

Pasha Hawaii said Aug. 11 that its supply chain routes are fully operational as support efforts for Maui wildfire relief are underway. The company said that it has enacted its emergency response plan, which includes prioritizing emergency rations, foodstuffs and medical supplies via available barge capacity to Maui and its direct vessel roll-on/roll-off service. Pasha Hawaii operates two fixed-day direct vessel calls per week from the U.S. West Coast to Honolulu, with twice weekly connections into Maui for the container business. The carrier also provides roll-on/roll-off cargo service with direct mainline vessel calls into Kahului harbor. The m/v Jean Anne…

02 Dec

Pasha Hawaii Nets Environmental Recognition

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The Chamber of Shipping of America has honored Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii’s fleet with Certificates of Environmental Achievement for the fleet’s many years of environmental excellence, the company announced Nov. 23. Vessels honored included Horizon Pacific for 22 straight years, Horizon Reliance for 21 years, Horizon Enterprise and Horizon Spirit for 11 years and m/v Marjorie C for three years. “These awards celebrate the dedication to environmental excellence of our seafarers and the company personnel ashore who operate their vessels to the highest standards,” Chamber shipping President Kathy Metcalf said. “We celebrate these positive achievements and the critical contributions the maritime…

19 Aug

Pasha Hawaii’s MV George III Calls at Port of Long Beach

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This week, Pasha Hawaii’s new liquefied natural gas-powered container vessel m/v George III arrived at the Port of Long Beach to refuel before heading to its Honolulu homeport for the first time. The 774-foot-long ship called at the POLB on Aug. 17. “As we mark our 75th anniversary and welcome George III to Long Beach, we are proud to continue my family’s legacy of innovation and environmental stewardship, while recognizing our employees as our extended ‘ohana’ (family),” Pasha Hawaii President and CEO George Pasha IV said. “We are also grateful for our partnership with the Port of Long Beach. Being…