Matsonia back steaming, after losing power north of Hawaii

JULY 9, 2015 — Matson Navigation’s ro-ro/containership SS Matsonia was yesterday reported by local media as adrift without power 550 miles north of Hawaii. In an e-mail, Matson spokesman Jeff Hull said

McCain doesn’t back down on Jones Act amendment

JANUARY 23, 2015—Despite being called “misguided” by a group of 32 Congressmen, U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) did not withdraw his amendment to the Keystone XL pipeline bill that would repeal the

Matson raises 4Q 2014 outlook

JANUARY 9, 2015 — U.S.-flag ocean carrier  Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), yesterday announced a higher operating income outlook for the fourth quarter 2014 and made preliminary comments on its its outlook for

Matson’s Kevin O’Rourke to retire

MARCH 3, 2014 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), reports that Kevin O’Rourke, senior vice president and chief legal officer, is retiring after 21 years with Matson. He will be succeeded by Peter

Overhaul inspection of ME-GI engine draws U.S. operators

APRIL 19, 2013—Following up on the full scale demonstration of the ME-GI on April 17, Japan’s Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. hosted a group that included ship owners, operators, and naval

Matson plans new Jones Act ships, but not soon

NOVEMBER 27, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (MATX), Honolulu, HI, has a strategic re-fleeting plan that calls for the building of two new Jones Act containerships in the next 3 – 5 years

Matson names VP government and community relations

NOVEMBER 15, 2012 — Hawaii-based U.S.-flag ship operator Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX) reports that Ku’uhaku Park has joined Matson Navigation Company, Inc. as vice president, government and community relations, at the company’s