Friday, January 18, 2008

SUPERFERRY CANCELS SECOND MAUI DAILY SERVICE

High Surf Stops Trips To Maui Altogether For Second Day


For the second day in a row, Hawai`i Superferry on Thursday canceled its O`ahu-Maui round trip because of high surf in Kahului Harbor.


The surge conditions have damaged a barge used to load and unload vehicles from the Alakai.


The Hawaii Superferry will also postpone the start of a second voyage between O`ahu and Maui in response to concerns by Maui County officials.


Last week, Maui Mayor Tavares had said she was "disappointed" that the Superferry had not consulted county officials and members of the community before adding the second route.