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Hawaii-based Pasha Hawaii welcomed the newest member to its containership fleet with the arrival of George III at the Port of Long Beach in California, where she will begin her maiden voyage to Honolulu, Hawaii. This is the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered vessel to fuel on the West Coast and the first to serve Hawaii. The 774-foot containership was built in Brownsville, Texas by Keppel AmFELS, marking the first of two new \u2018Ohana Class containerships to join Pasha Hawaii\u2019s fleet, serving the Hawaii\/Mainland trade lane.<\/p>\n
Following George III\u2019s inaugural visit to Long Beach, she will sail to Honolulu, Hawaii, her home port. Operating fully on natural gas from day one, the new Jones Act vessel surpasses the International Maritime Organization (IMO) 2030 emission standards for ocean vessels, representing the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly vessel to serve Hawaii. Energy efficiencies are also achieved with a state-of-the-art engine, an optimized hull form, and an underwater propulsion system with a high-efficiency rudder and propeller.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, we celebrate three generations of service to the people of Hawaii with the arrival of the MV George III to Long Beach,\u201d said George Pasha, IV, President and CEO, Pasha Hawaii. Named after Pasha, IV\u2019s late father, the vessel was designed to represent the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of George Pasha, III.<\/p>\n
\u201cShortly after my father joined my grandfather in the family business, he quickly laid the foundation for growth and success,\u201d added Pasha, IV. \u201cThrough my father\u2019s leadership, what started out as a personal vehicle storage company, evolved into a world-class global logistics and transportation company. As we mark our 75th anniversary and welcome George III to Long Beach, we are proud to continue my family\u2019s legacy of innovation and environmental stewardship, while recognizing our employees as our extended \u2018ohana.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are also grateful for our partnership with the Port of Long Beach,\u201d concluded Pasha, IV. \u201cBeing able to fuel MV George III with natural gas at the Port reflects our shared vision of minimizing our environmental impact, while setting a new standard for shipbuilding in the U.S.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is another LNG Pasha ship on the the way \u2013 the Janet Marie will be the second of two Ohana Class containerships to join Pasha Hawaii\u2019s fleet, in the fourth quarter of 2022, in service between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.<\/p>\n
LNG-powered ships achieve a 99.9% reduction in diesel particulate matter and sulfur oxide emissions, 90% less nitrogen oxides and a 25% reduction in carbon dioxide compared to ships running on traditional fuels.<\/p>\n
\u201cReducing ship emissions will have a significant and positive impact on the region\u2019s air quality,\u201d said Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero. \u201cWe thank Pasha Hawaii for leading the way in green shipping at the Green Port.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is another positive step toward the widespread adoption of alternative fuels in cargo shipping and using cleaner technology to do business at the Port,\u201d said Harbor Commission President Sharon L. Weissman. \u201cPasha Hawaii shares our long-term commitment for growing sustainably and responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n