"Hawaii Superferry is disappointed with the temporary restraining order issued today by the Maui Circuit Court. Hawaii Superferry will, of course, comply with the TRO. We intend to pursue all legal options that are available to us. A hearing is scheduled for Aug. 29 to consider our opposition to the restraining order. We are hopeful that we will prevail in our Aug. 29 hearing and expect to resume operations to Maui on Aug. 30.

Customers who have booked a voyage to or from Maui for travel on Aug. 28 and Aug. 29, will automatically be issued a refund. For those O'ahu/Maui passengers with travel dates starting after Aug. 29, we will issue a refund upon request to our Web site or reservations call center. Please note that due to heavy call volumes it is recommended that passengers use the Web site.

"Hawaii Superferry will contact those passengers who have commenced their O'ahu/Maui travel and are scheduled to complete their travel on Aug. 28 or Aug. 29 to rebook their return travel dates.

"We will plan to continue our service between the islands of O'ahu and Kaua'i and look forward to continuing to serve the people of these communities.

"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 standards.

"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.

"Hawaii Superferry is grateful to the support and excitement shown by our residents who have booked more than 23,000 voyages on the Alakai and the 4,000 passengers who have experienced the sheer pleasure and excitement of Hawaii Superferry over the last two days.