The Chief Executive Officer of U.S. shipping company TOTE Inc. has announced he will retire this summer after 8 years at the role and 39 years in the maritime industry. “As I look ahead to my 63rd birthday later this year, it is time for me to spend more time with my family and loved ones. I am blessed with a large family and many beautiful grandchildren, and I look forward … [Read more...]
TOTE Maritime Completes ‘Phase 1’ of Orca-class LNG Conversions
TOTE Maritime's Alaska shipping division has completed the first of four conversion periods for its two Orca class vessels as part of the project to convert the diesel-powered ships to liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel. TOTE Maritime’s North Star arrived in Anchorage on Sunday after completing her first voyage since the outfitting of two LNG fuel tanks at Seaspan’s Victoria … [Read more...]
TOTE’s Plan for New Hawaii Shipping Service Put on Indefinite Hold; Construction Suspended on Four Newbuilds at Philly Shipyard
U.S. shipping company TOTE is putting plans for a new Jones Act service between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii on hold due to complications in securing terminal space Honolulu. As a result, TOTE says it will not move forward with its Letter of Intent with Philly Shipyard, which called for the construction of up to four containerships custom-built for the Hawaii trade. In an … [Read more...]
TOTE Maritime Provides Update on Puerto Rico Relief Effort
U.S. shipping company TOTE Maritime provided an update Thursday on its continued work with the Puerto Rican government and other organizations to expedite cargo and restore critical infrastructure to hurricane-hit communities throughout Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. TOTE Maritime is one of three main ocean carriers, along with Crowley and Trailer … [Read more...]
Pasha Hawaii Confirms Order for Two LNG-Powered Containerships at Keppel
Pasha Hawaii will be adding two more ships to its fleet providing Jones Act shipping service between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii with the addition of two newbuild gas-powered containerships. Honolulu-base Pasha Hawaii announced Thursday it has inked contracts for two liquefied natural gas fueled to be built at Brownsville, TX-based Keppel AmFELS, a subsidiary of Keppel … [Read more...]