Superferry, is it good or bad for Hawaii?

[gtill]

The only "law" it broke was supposedly an EIA, that was only pertinent to their maui docking facility, which was an oversite from the last legislature. Then they fixed it so what, that is their job, as it was the judges to let them ride!

[Bob Orts]

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Originally posted by gtill

The only "law" it broke was supposedly an EIA, that was only pertinent to their maui docking facility, which was an oversite from the last legislature. Then they fixed it so what, that is their job, as it was the judges to let them ride!

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Aahh, you read the opinion, didn't you?
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I was disappointed with the legislature passing the law, not because of the HSF, but because it ruined my get rich quick scheme.

I had planned on monitoring every building permit and when one was pulled, I would notify the owner that I wanted an EIA to be completed before they do anything to their land. My basis was because they needed a waste system; I wanted to make sure it doesn’t have any impact on the ocean or shorelines. Of course, they could quietly agree to negotiate a cash settlement and I wouldn't file for them to conduct an EIA. I was well within my legal rights to demand one and nobody could stop me. No agency or department could intervene and prevent it. Imagine the cost to the landowner to complete a full EIA and the time it would take for them to do so. Add in all the legal and technical challenges to their report and I bet they would have regretted not forking over a few thousand dollars to me not to file. But alas, the legislature ruined my plans.[]

[Guest]

Wow... just read the following leak

In it, it concludes:
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The USCG has ordered massive work to be done.

As of this writing, negotiations are under way with USCG to formulate a plan of repair. The damage is so extensive, no one is sure when or if it will ever get out of dry dock.

One long-time worker at an adjacent boat yard stated: “I don’t think that vessel will ever be put back into service”.



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Today in History:
A man sets fire to his sport utility vehicle after driving it into the ticket lobby of Kahului Airport, Maui, Hawai'i, 2004

[macuu222]

This news leak may be on target. Here is what superferry is saying on their website.

http://www.hawaiisuperferry.com/travel-i...fault.html

[gtill]

So if it gets fixed, but can only run at 20 kts, would anyone accept it?

[Greg]

Maybe a boat strong enough for local waters should be crafted out of logs and plant material, built with stone tools, and navigated without instuments. (This isn't meant to dis anyone, just honor centuries old polynesian voyaging techniques)

[Guest]

And it's just announced that it will be down even longer.

We are extending the amount of time the Alakai will be in drydock because work to repair damage to the ship that occurred during the drydocking process is going to take longer than was previously projected.

Based on the latest repair schedule, reservations for sailings after April 22...

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Today in History
Wasp-like parasites are introduced to Hawai'i in an effort to fight the mango fruit fly discovered in the islands the previous year, 1947.

[gtill]

Hate to dissapoint ya but try Apr 7! Hon to Maui 39$ & 55$ for a car!

Airlines reprice on Monday too! Mabe YB can give us a special Pax deal on a barge!

[Guest]

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Originally posted by Damon

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If it doesn't head out of state, I've read that the Military could actually take control of it. Thats even scarier.

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And in today's headlines:

Hawaii Superferry has spent $210,000 since last summer to lobby for federal money to install features on its second high-speed catamaran to make it more attractive for military use

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"...confuse people. People are already confused..."
Emily Naeole

[Jon]

Cool.... and a smart move... why should the airlines get all the federal money for transporting military stuff....


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