Updated at 11:33 a.m., Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Coast Guard to set Hawaii Superferry security zone
Advertiser Staff
The U.S. Coast Guard will set up security zones during the transit of the Hawaii Superferry.The Alakai will have a circular security zone extending 100 yards out from and centered on the vessel inside the Honolulu, Kahului and Nawiliwili harbors, according to a news release issued today.
The security zone will move with the vessel as long as it is within 3 nautical miles of the mouth of the harbor. Unless authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard captain, no person is allowed within 100 yards of the Alakai when it is under way or at anchor.
Violating the security zone is a federal offense and may result in civil penalties. Violators may pay fines of up to $32,500 per violation, in which each additional day of a violation is a separate violation. Criminal penalties include imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000, seizure and forfeiture of the vessel.
