Matson's MV Manulani, the third of four new ships built for Matson by Kvaerner Philadelphia Shipyard, officially joined the company's Hawaii fleet on June 22. It is now deployed in Matson's Long Beach - Honolulu service. The Manulani is a sistership to Matson's other new vessels, Manukai and Maunawili, which entered service in 2003 and 2004, respectively.

For more information about these new ships, please explore this Birth of a Ship website. Enjoy!

Tour the Manukai

Have you ever wondered what the markings on the side of a cargo ship mean; or how much horsepower a ship like the Manukai's engine produces? Take the interactive Flash tour of the Manukai and find the answers to these questions and many more. [go >>]

Virtual 3D Helicopter Fly-by

Enjoy a 3-D helicopter fly-by of a special animated view of the Manukai.
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History of the Matson Fleet

From a fleet of "Steamers" to passengers liners to freighters through two World Wars and beyond, experience Matson's rich, colorful and continuing history. [go >>]