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Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8
Originally posted by Miulang View Post
Anyway. The Star-Bulletin had even more info today, including:
The company said the mandatory annual dry dock, originally scheduled for May, was moved up to Wednesday through March 2 to take advantage of the off-peak travel season and to make permanent repairs related to the ship's auxiliary rudders.
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He said the rudders, which are used to improve passenger comfort and fuel efficiency, were removed for an interim repair but that the Superferry found that without them the ride suffered.
"So we thought we'd just move up the timetable and do permanent repairs on the rudders and maximize our passenger comfort and take care of our annual dry-dock requirement at the same time," O'Halloran said.
I sure don't see anything for the SuperFerry whiners to complain about. They claim the problem is an engineering flaw that endangers the lives of passengers and crew, yet in truth it's an engineering accomplishment that the ship has run just fine with the backup rudders completely removed.
Well done, SuperFerry team!.
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That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8
From the Advertiser's website today, Saturday, March 8, 2008:
Superferry extends drydock repair time Advertiser Staff
Hawaii Superferry announced today that it is extending the amount
of time the Alakai will be in drydock because repair work is going to take longer
than expected.
Based on the latest repair schedule, reservations for sailings after April
22 are now being accepted. Updates on the sailing schedule will be issued as
they become available.
Passengers holding reservations for affected voyages are being notified,
booked on a future voyage or refunded.
Customers are encouraged to visit www.HawaiiSuperferry.com for the latest
travel information or they may call Hawaii Superferry's reservations at
877-HI-FERRY (877-443-3779) open daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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According to this Breaking News story today:
The Superferry will resume service Monday between Oahu and Maui and is taking reservations now, the company announced today.
The company said the fares will be $39 one-way for passengers and $55 one-way for passenger vehicles through June 5. The fuel surcharge will be also waived. With fees and taxes, the total one-way cost for passengers is $43.46 each.
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Superferry is scheduled to leave Honolulu Harbor at 6:30 a.m. daily and arrive in Kahului, Maui, at 10:15 a.m. From Kahului, the scheduled departure is 11:15 a.m. and arrival in Honolulu is 2:15 pm..
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That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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It's good to hear this service is starting up again. People coming and going to Maui will once again have another option other than the remaining airlines in which to travel. The only thing is that Superferry needs to prove is that they can be a reliable service.I'm still here. Are you?
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Originally posted by mel View PostIt's good to hear this service is starting up again. People coming and going to Maui will once again have another option other than the remaining airlines in which to travel. The only thing is that Superferry needs to prove is that they can be a reliable service.
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Originally posted by mel View PostUnfortunately the myopic people who oppose the Superferry will I think continue to do so. To them, banishment of this transportation option is the only option they want.
With the changes that joshuatree noted, it may well turn out that HSF's timing was better than originally planned, and might boost their success.
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I think it may depend on what the real source of the protest was. Was it really "the people" or was there some corporation behind it?
If it was "the people" then some of them might be thinking more about jobs. Or at least their neighbors are and we'll see some counter-pressure on them.
Then again, the whole thing has had time to cool off. The agitators may have lost their momentum. They'll have to re-fire the troops.
If it was really YB, then nothing has changed.
I donno. We'll have to see.
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Re: Hawaii Superferry - Chapter 8
Originally posted by mel View PostAnd that is why a lot of us refer to environmentalists as "whackos".
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Originally posted by mel View PostHas anyone figured out how much poop whales dump into the ocean? Has anyone seen whale dung? Maybe enviros should look into this. Is it time to thin the herds?
So...to get back on-topic: several people have mentioned how helpful it would be if HSF were to handle more inter-island traffic, especially in light of the demise of air routes. It's been a while, so if anyone could refresh my memory --- when was HSF targeting service to Hawai`i Island, and has there been any public discussion about further expansion beyond then?
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Originally posted by mel View PostHas anyone figured out how much poop whales dump into the ocean? Has anyone seen whale dung? Maybe enviros should look into this. Is it time to thin the herds?
Originally posted by Leo Lakio View Postcould refresh my memory --- when was HSF targeting service to Hawai`i Island, and
has there been any public discussion about further expansion beyond then?
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Originally posted by mel View PostHas anyone figured out how much poop whales dump into the ocean? Has anyone seen whale dung? Maybe enviros should look into this. Is it time to thin the herds?
Why?
Because fish pee in it.
There's a whole lot of fish peeing in the ocean. Maybe the enviros should look into that too..
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That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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