The US Federal Maritime Administration has put up for public sale the two high-speed vessels formerly owned by the bankrupt Hawai`i Superferry LLC.
The 321-foot Alakai and 338-foot Huakai are being sold "as is" but free and clear of all liens.
The Maritime Administration bought both vessels for $25 million each and was owed more than $135.7 million.
The vessels, built by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., are now berthed at Lambert's Point Dock in Norfolk, Va.
The Superferry was shut down on March 16, 2009, after the Hawai`i Supreme Court struck down a law, ruling it was intended to benefit a specific party, in violation of the state Constitution.
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Neil and His LuLu BELLS were behind the Superferry!
Just as Neil and His LuLu BELLS are in support of the AKaKa BILL!
All LuLu BELL do flock together and smell the same! HEWA!
The former Governor Ariyoshi brought the EIS to frontline in the argument which pointed to the Governor and her corporate-military gain. I was on the frontline in Maui protesting,and came away with thank the universe 'Haole's' connected to the land and sea because they were the true fighters behind 'stopping the ferry'. We Na Kanaka's was just a go with,but an important one. It was nice to connect with the ole' gang from the 'Stop the Bombing' years on 'O Kanaloa Kohe Malamalama Mahalo Na Akua