Hawaii Superferry

Looks the Hawaii Superferry is running into even more trouble with environmental opposition. The New York Times tells us:

Officials with the first passenger-vehicle ferry between major Hawaiian islands canceled plans to resume service to Kauai, despite a partial court victory and an announcement by Gov. Linda Lingle that the ferry would start up again next Wednesday.

Hawaii Superferry officials said late Friday that the decision was made “for the safety of the community, our passengers and our dedicated employees.”

The announcement came a day after more than 1,000 people jammed a public meeting on Kauai with Ms. Lingle, a Republican, who tried to sell the project to island residents. Opponents shouted her down, calling the Superferry a threat to the environment and the island’s rural charm. Read More…

Thanks to SeaFever for the Discoverer Tip.

Update:

Kauai Case Against the Hawaii Superferry Will Likely Be Dropped Thursday, But Appeal Expected


Related Articles:

  1. Return To Sender – Hawaii Superferry Returns To Alabama Shipyard
  2. Hawaii Super Ferry Ceases Operations – Court Ruling
Tagged with:
 
About The Author

John Konrad

Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks, Editor In Chief of this blog and author of the book Fire On The Horizon. He is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships from ports around the world. John currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and two children.



Post A Comment

Free Subscription

Click “Get It Now” to join thousands who have signed up for a free email subscription to gCaptain’s daily newsletter.