"Clearly, we are disappointed in the Hawai'i Supreme Court's reversal of the July 2005 judgment of the circuit court of the second circuit.

"For more than three years, Hawaii Superferry has met all the requirements of the state Department of Transportation, including provisions pertaining to environmental review. The company complied with, and in many instances, exceeded Hawai'i and Federal environmental regulations.

"The same careful attention to regulatory compliance and overall responsiveness has been applied to the protection of whales, safety and security issues, community and harbor users, prevention of the spread of invasive species, and traffic management.

"Overwhelming community support for Hawaii Superferry has been reflected by the sold-out community previews of our ship, Alakai, held recently on Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i. More than 16,000 people from around the state have toured the Alakai and shared our excitement for Hawaii Superferry.