AMO and SIU members welcome Marjorie C to her homeport in Honolulu
The following article was released by Pasha Hawaii. American Maritime Officers represents all licensed officers aboard the M/V Marjorie C and M/V Jean Anne.
AMO and SIU members joined three generations of the Pasha family, as well as 750-plus Pasha employees, customers, and government and military dignitaries to christen and celebrate the arrival of Marjorie C at her homeport, at Honolulu Harbor. The ship sails under the name Marjorie C in honor of The Pasha Group's President and CEO George Pasha, IV's grandmother, Marjorie C. Ryan.
"This vessel call marks Marjorie C's third call in Honolulu," said George Pasha, IV in his welcoming remarks. "In a short period of time, she has proven her capabilities. She effectively carried a large shipment of out of gauge 12-foot diameter pipe from Galveston for a local sewer project on her maiden voyage. She ably provided substitute carriage for the Jean Anne while she underwent her periodic dry docking and has proven herself as a capable carrier of containers, an important piece of our new chapter."
Pasha, IV, also extended his thanks to everyone who provides support to the Pasha team on a daily basis. "I am very lucky to be surrounded by a great group of professionals who share my passion for our business and work hard to support each other in all of our business adventures," he continued.
In true Hawaiian tradition, a 200-foot maile lei adorned the side of the ship, and the majestic sounds of two conch shells being blown by Hawaiian priests opened up the ceremony. Father Michael Ryan and Judy Ryan, brother and twin sister of matron Janet Pasha (wife of the late George Pasha, III), were also present to provide the Catholic blessing.
Members of the Kapolei High School Choir sang a moving rendition of the National Anthem, followed by Iolani School fifth grader Wyatt Nako, a falsetto vocalist who performed the State of Hawaii's anthem, Hawaii Pono'i.
The Pasha ladies were in full force to conduct the actual christening of the ship. Elyse Pasha, Marjorie C's sponsor and wife of George Pasha, IV, broke the champagne bottle against the side of the ship with ease.
A tribute to the late George Pasha, III was done through the firing of a commemorative cannon that was presented to Pasha, III in 2005 at the christening of the Jean Anne. The ceremony ended with a hula performance and a heart-warming presentation of lei to Pasha family members by the keiki (children) of Halau Hula Olana. After the ceremony, guests were treated to a gala reception featuring multiple food stations, all representing the many cultures of Hawaii.
Among those attending the christening of the M/V Marjorie C in Honolulu were (left to right) AMO member Ray Baldado, master on the Pacific Tracker; SIU Port Agent Hazel Galbiso; Jeff Yegge, chief mate on the Marjorie C; Jay Voishnis, second assistant engineer on the Marjorie C; Greg Johnson, master on the Marjorie C; President and CEO of the Pasha Group George Pasha, IV; Brian Davis, chief engineer on the Marjorie C; SIU West Coast Vice President Nick Marrone; AMO National Assistant Vice President Danny Shea; AMO National President Paul Doell; AMO National Secretary-Treasurer Charles Murdock; and Aaron Nystrom, chief mate on the Marjorie C.
Captain Greg Johnson, master on the M/V Marjorie C, greets Pasha Hawaii Technical Director Ulrich Piencka and his wife, Valborg Piencka.