The latest reported news from the Port of Oakland starts with the arrival of a ship called the MV Janet Marie, and ends with a recap of the event for small local diverse contractors.
Pasha Hawaii Celebrates Inaugural Arrival of ‘MV Janet Marie’ At The Port of Oakland With A Christening Ceremony
On August 9th, Pasha Hawaii and the Port of Oakland celebrated the arrival of MV Janet Marie to the Port of Oakland with a christening ceremony, marking the company’s second Liquified Natural Gas (“LNG”)-powered container ship to call the Bay Area. The Oakland Seaport is considered the gateway for containerized ocean cargo shipments in Northern California. Janet Marie is the second of two new ‘Ohana Class, 774-foot LNG-powered container ships built at AmFELS. The company’s first ‘Ohana Class vessel, MV George III, began service on August 17, 2022, becoming the first LNG-powered container ship to call the Bay Area.
UPDATE: MV Janet Marie Left Port Of Oakland And Is Now At Port of Long Beach
UPDATE: Zennis62Media, Inc. learned that the vessel MV Janet Marie left the Port of Oakland, and is now currently at port LONG BEACH, US after a voyage of 22 hours, 58 minutes originating from port OAKLAND, US., according to MarineTraffic.com. This is the rest of the report:
Where is the ship?
Container Ship JANET MARIE is currently located at USWC – US West Coast at position 33° 46′ 09.8″ N, 118° 13′ 43.7″ W as reported by MarineTraffic Terrestrial Automatic Identification System on 2023-08-11 09:06 LT (UTC -7) (3 minutes ago)
The wind in this area at that time blows from North direction at force 0 Beaufort.
Where is this vessel going?
The vessel is currently at port LONG BEACH, US after a voyage of 22 hours, 58 minutes originating from port OAKLAND, US.
What kind of ship is this?
JANET MARIE (IMO: 9837107) is a Container Ship that was built in 2023 (newbuilding) and is sailing under the flag of USA.
Her carrying capacity is 2525 TEU and her current draught is reported to be 9.6 meters. Her length overall (LOA) is 236 meters and her width is 35 meters.
Pasha Hawaii is a subsidiary of the 76-year-old, third-generation, family-owned company The Pasha Group, whose roots were planted in the Bay Area in 1947. George III and Janet Marie are named in honor of George Pasha, III and Janet Marie Pasha, the late parents of Pasha Hawaii’s President and CEO George Pasha, IV.
“These ships represent the legacy of my parents and the company they helped build from humble beginnings in San Francisco,” said George Pasha, IV, President and CEO, Pasha Hawaii. “The success of our family business has always been based on ingenuity, striving for excellence and doing what is right for our customers and the communities where we live and work. Both George III and Janet Marie provide our customers with best-in-class vessels, while setting the standard for environmental stewardship when it comes to ship design and construction. Today is a very proud moment for the entire Pasha team and our family.”
Chris Connor, President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities and Board Member of The Pasha Group served as emcee for the christening ceremony. Connor was joined by guest speakers Danny Wan, Executive Director of the Port of Oakland; Oakland Deputy Mayor Kimberly Mayfield; Seafarers International Union President David Heindel; and Pasha Hawaii President and CEO George Pasha, IV. Pastor Michael Ryan and Sister Judy Ryan, of St. James Cathedral in Seattle and siblings to the late Janet Marie Ryan Pasha, conducted a Catholic blessing, followed by a traditional Hawaiian blessing by Kahu (Pastor) Kordell Kekoa of Honolulu. George Pasha, IV’s sister, Mary Jane Pasha, served as the ship’s sponsor, overseeing the breaking of the champagne bottle.
Operating 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.
“We thank Pasha Hawaii for bringing the sister ship of the first LNG-powered containership to call the Port of Oakland,” said Port of Oakland Executive Director Danny Wan. “This visit by the MV Janet Marie gets us closer toward achieving the Port’s goal of a zero-emissions seaport.”
Port of Oakland Holds Event to Assist Small, Local and Diverse Contractors
The Port of Oakland held a Proposal Writing and Business Development Exposition and Workshop last week. The event was designed to help local, small and diverse contractors to gain skills that help them access contractor opportunities on large construction projects. The event at Webcor’s Alameda offices also offered networking and information about current and future business opportunities.
“The Port of Oakland is dedicated to providing small, local businesses the opportunity to participate in construction and development projects, especially those that promote good environmental stewardship,” said Port of Oakland Director of Social Responsibility Amy Tharpe. “The success of our small, local businesses is intertwined with the success of our Port and the City.”
Two large construction management, engineering and design firms, Ghirardelli Associates and HNTB Corporation, participated in the workshop. Both companies have major contracts with the Port.
The Richmond-based Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center was on hand to help interested contractors navigate the proposal writing process. This non-profit works to support the launch of new businesses and maximizes existing, small businesses’ potential by providing a variety of training and consulting services.
The focus of the event was to offer assistance to small contractors who are writing proposals to primary contractors for potential sub-contracts on Port of Oakland projects. These projects are in the Port’s maritime and aviation divisions.
It is the Port’s goal to encourage primary contractors to use small, local contractors on their projects. Doing so supports local employment and economic vitality for Oakland and the region. The Port and its partners support more than 98,000 jobs in Northern California.
Stay tuned.