Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines to Christen MV Jean Anne: First Pure Car Truck Carrier to Service Hawaii Market

CORTE MADERA, Calif.--March 14, 2005--www.pashagroup.com or www.pashahawaii.com--The Pasha Group and Strong Vessel Operators are pleased to announce the christening of Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines' MV Jean Anne at the Port of San Diego on March 21, 2005. Built to service the needs of the automotive manufacturing, rental car, private vehicle owners, over-sized and rolling stock markets, the Jean Anne is the first Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) to be built in the United States, and the first PCTC vessel to service the Continental U.S. - Hawaii market. Owned and operated by Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines, a joint venture between The Pasha Group and Strong Vessel Operators, the Jean Anne will make her inaugural voyage to Hawaii, departing after the christening celebration.

"After five years of hard work, Pasha Hawaii is eager to announce the christening and inaugural voyage of the Jean Anne," said George Pasha IV, president of Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines. "We are extremely pleased to take delivery of the first modern car carrier built in the United States. The Jean Anne exceeded everyone's expectations during sea trials -- a testament to the capability of the entire team responsible for her construction. The Jean Anne is a reflection of the hard work and determination on the part of many people, and we look forward to her ably serving the Hawaii trade for many years to come."

"The customers in the Continental U.S. - Hawaii market asked for a Ro-Ro Service, and we responded to their needs," said Nickel van Reesema, president of Strong Vessel Operators and COO of Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines. "Cars are the lowest paying freight for the container vessel operators, however, with our PCTC ship, car shippers will be the number one customer for Pasha."

The vessel is currently transiting the Panama Canal and is expected to arrive in San Diego, California on March 17, 2005.

About The Pasha Group

Headquartered in Corte Madera, California, The Pasha Group is a 57 year-old diversified international logistics and transportation company. Pasha provides specialized service in maritime terminal management; processing and total supply chain logistics for finished vehicles and privately owned vehicles; relocation services for the Department of Defense and corporations; domestic and international logistics management for general commodity and project cargoes; and vessel stevedoring of vehicles, steel products of all types, general cargoes and containers. More information about The Pasha Group can be found at www.pashagroup.com. (Note to broadcasters: Pasha is pronounced PAY-sha)

About Strong Vessel Operators

Formerly known as Van Ommeren Shipping (USA) LLC, Strong Vessel Operators and its predecessors have been owner, operators in the shipping business since 1839.

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                              Media Event

Event:      Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines' christening ceremony of MV
            Jean Anne, the first Pure Car Truck Carrier to service the
            Continental U.S. - Hawaii trade lane, vessel tours and
            press conference.

Date:       March 21, 2005

Location:   Port of San Diego
            National City Marine Terminal
            1309 Bay Marina Dr.
            National City, CA  91950

Time:       10:15 a.m.     Guided media vessel tour with Pasha Hawaii
                           Transport Lines president, George Pasha IV.
            11:00 a.m.     Christening ceremony and speeches
            12:00 p.m.     Press conference with George Pasha IV and
                           Port representative
            12:45 p.m.     Guided media vessel tour with Pasha  
                           representatives

Please RSVP by Friday, March 18, 2005 so that we may add you to the
security list for entrance to the event. You are requested to arrive
by 10:45 a.m. to complete camera set-up prior to the 11:00 ceremony.
For your convenience, guided media tours of the MV Jean Anne are
offered at two separate times.

Media Inquiries and RSVP contact:  Jill Ivie
                                   Ivie Communications
                                   (tel) 650-712-0141
                                   (email) jill@iviecommunications.com