CON-RO TONNAGE BOOST TO HAWAIIAN TRADE

A further phase in Matson Navigation’s modernisation programme for its Hawaiian services is set to be realised with the impending completion of the 52,000dwt con-ro vessel Lurline, writes David Tinsley.

The Lurline, the first of Matson’s Kanaloa-class con-ros, at her June launch in San Diego. (Credit: Matson Navigation).

A further phase in Matson Navigation’s modernisation programme for its Hawaiian services is set to be realised with the impending completion of the 52,000dwt con-ro vessel Lurline, writes David Tinsley.