Moku Pahu

The Moku Pahu is an integrated tug and barge (ITB) designed specifically to carry raw sugar from Hawaii to the US mainland. It is 685' overall, carries 18,740 tons gross and is operated by Matson Navigation.

The 134' catamaran-hulled tug and 639' barge were separated for the first time in four years when the vessel arrived at Cascade General.

Both components were lifted on the same drydock and blasted to white metal then coated below the waterline.

The topsides received a standard blast and coat. The tug's twin rudders and propellers were overhauled and one rudder pin replaced. All the barge's operating systems were inspected and overhauled where necessary.