08-28-2007, 08:09 AM
What is so ironic is how accepted the large cruise ships have been and how much damage they have done to the Hawaiian waters and sealife. I lived on a trimaran for years in Hawaii sailing all over the islands and living onboard at Ala Wai, Lahaina, Hanalei, Kailua etc. and I witnessed miles of human waste floating in the channels from these cruise boats pumping their waste directly into the sea and I've witnessed this action slowly kill the coral reefs over the years. You don't see that in their brochures!
The truth is the Hawaii Superferry is one the most environmentally advanced vessels and could offset tons of carbon emissions from all those 20 minute airline flights.
Environmental Features: http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com/the-expe...fault.html
"Hawaii Superferry is committed to serving Hawai‘i as an environmentally friendly seagoing operator and is mindful of its responsibility to all ocean life and each island’s unique ecosystem. The vessel’s design incorporates the latest in environmentally responsible maritime technology.
The ferry’s waterjet propulsion system has no exposed propellers, thus vastly increasing protection for marine mammals such as whales and Hawaiian seals.
The ferry will not discharge wastewater or any trash or other solid waste – these will all be carefully disposed of while the ship is docked in Honolulu. The hull features a unique non-toxic, specially slick paint that will keep unwanted aquatic hitchhikers from traveling across Hawai‘i's waters. Unlike conventional ships, the catamaran design does not require ballast tanks in which invasive species can catch a ride between our Islands."
The truth is the Hawaii Superferry is one the most environmentally advanced vessels and could offset tons of carbon emissions from all those 20 minute airline flights.
Environmental Features: http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com/the-expe...fault.html
"Hawaii Superferry is committed to serving Hawai‘i as an environmentally friendly seagoing operator and is mindful of its responsibility to all ocean life and each island’s unique ecosystem. The vessel’s design incorporates the latest in environmentally responsible maritime technology.
The ferry’s waterjet propulsion system has no exposed propellers, thus vastly increasing protection for marine mammals such as whales and Hawaiian seals.
The ferry will not discharge wastewater or any trash or other solid waste – these will all be carefully disposed of while the ship is docked in Honolulu. The hull features a unique non-toxic, specially slick paint that will keep unwanted aquatic hitchhikers from traveling across Hawai‘i's waters. Unlike conventional ships, the catamaran design does not require ballast tanks in which invasive species can catch a ride between our Islands."
Steve & Regina
Hawaiian Acres / North Lake Tahoe
'If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' - George Harrison
Hawaiian Acres / North Lake Tahoe
'If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you there' - George Harrison