VT Halter Marine to build Ro-Ro for Pasha Hawaii

Honolulu-based Pasha Hawaii has announced the signing of a contract with VT Halter Marine for the construction of a ship to enter the Hawaii/mainland USA trade lane. The ship’s base price is US$144 million and is due for delivery in the third quarter of 2013. The new ship will be the second vessel to join Pasha Hawaii’s fleet, and will allow the company to provide a weekly service between the US west coast and Hawaii. The company also signed an option agreement for the construction of a third vessel with a base price of US$137 million.