Article courtesy of Pacific Maritime Magazine
By Mark Edward Nero
Although the combined population of the Hawaiian Islands is relatively small compared to most US states at about 1.5 million residents, the number has grown more than five percent since 2010, and is expected to rise by just under a percent annually between now and 2040, according to state data.
Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii today announced that the company has narrowed its selection to two U.S. shipyards for the construction of two new Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fueled containerships, with the option to order two additional vessels. Contract specifications are expected to be finalized by the end of the month, with the final selection decision anticipated in January 2017.
The Chamber of Shipping of America (CSA) awarded the Jones F. Devlin Award to Pasha Hawaii's M/V Jean Anne for four years with no lost-time injuries (LTI).
The CSA also recognized Crowley Maritime Corp.’s global ship management group, which operates, crews, and maintains Pasha Hawaii's Jones Act containerships operating between the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii. The Horizon Pacific and Horizon Spirit vessels were recognized for operating without an LTI for two consecutive years.
An Apache helicopter took off from Pier 1 and headed for Wheeler Army Airfield in Wahiawa on Monday, one of 24 such Army aircraft that had arrived in the islands via Pasha Hawaii's Jean Anne on Friday.
Article courtesy of Honolulu Star Advertiser
By William Cole
Article courtesy of KITV4
By Catherine Cruz
The scene off Pier 1 in Honolulu Harbor Thursday morning was Ciao Italy --- Aloha Hawaii.
The VIP cargo arrived safe and sound this morning on a Pasha ship.
Two Ansaldo end rail cars (the prototype of the first driverless cars in the U.S. and the first with surf racks) were unloaded at the docks and met with big smiles.
Article courtesy of Pacific Maritime
By Chris Philips
This year's selection of new vessels for West Coast work runs the gamut from big steel ships to small aluminum boats, but all are crucial to the continued success of the West Coast maritime industry and the yards that build and service these new vessels.
Pasha Hawaii's Marjorie C was included in Marine Log's "The Best Ships of 2015," ranking #6.
This year’s award winners range from the world’s first LNG-fueled containership to an ethane-powered ship to a green towboat for the Snake-Columbia River System. (Extended coverage from Marine Log's December 2015 issue).
Article courtesy of Pacific Maritime
By Mark Edward Nero
The 10 commercial ports that make up the Hawaii harbor system may never be ready to challenge the major ports on the Mainland as far as traffic volumes go, but they aren't exactly sitting idly by these days.
Article courtesy of Pacific Business News
by Darin Moriki
When the time came for Horizon Lines to turn over its Hawaii trade lanes, ships and employees to The Pasha Group, those close to the $141.5 million deal say the transition did not come without its fair share of challenges.
Ten sailings per month help local businesses more efficiently manage their product flow and inventory levels.
Pasha Hawaii launched its LA-Hawaii Express (LHX) vessel service today, providing the islands with increased frequency and more capacity to support the growing Hawaii economy.
