Hawaii’s interisland freight company Young Brothers has become the first marine transportation company in the Unites States to install an innovative mooring system designed to improve safety and efficiency.
As the only water carrier to serve Lāna‘i, safety, reliability, frequently and affordable shipping to this rural community. ShoreTension reflects commitment to enhancing the reliability of service for Lāna‘i to ensure the safe deliver the goods to the community not depending on rough sea conditions.
Adverse weather, such as large swells, harbor surges and high winds, regularly plague the Port of Kaumalapau, especially in the winter season. With the implementation of ShoreTension that challenge is solved.
“Improving and modernizing our harbors is a priority,” said Dreana “Dre” Kalili, Deputy Director for the State Department of Transportation – Harbors Division. “We appreciate Young Brothers’ collaborative and proactive efforts to implement the ShoreTension mooring system because it will help ensure the uninterrupted flow of goods throughout our island chain.”
