MV Jean Anne officers and crew celebrated Third Mate James Marren in Honolulu, as he prepares to retire after 21 years of dedicated service with Pasha Hawaii. Marren, the last remaining original crew member aboard the company’s flagship, will complete his final tour on Jean Anne’s 546th Jones Act voyage, a testament to his long career and steady presence on the vessel.
Jean Anne, which entered service in 2005, provides dedicated Jones Act service between Hawaii and the mainland and is manned in all licensed positions by American Maritime Officers.
AMO members aboard the Jean Anne included (front row) Chief Engineer Paul Krause, Third Mate James Marren (sunglasses), Captain Kaitlin O’Brien, AMO Engine Apprentice Allison DeFillipo, (Back row) First Engineer Kodie Layman, Third Engineer Connor Geary, Chief Mate Carsten Ueckert, Second Mate John Blute, and Second Engineer Mahare Kidane.