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Hawaiian cruise industry The
Omnibus
Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights to Hawaii You are here: About > Travel > Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors > A Hawaii Vacation Planner > Cruise Lines > Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights to Hawaii Travel Go Hawaii Essentials Which Hawaiian Island Suits You Best? Clickable Map of the Hawaiian Islands Beach Guide Hawaii Pictures Clickable Map of Maui, Hawaii Topics A Hawaii Vacation Planner Big Island of Hawaii Kauai Maui / Molokai / Lanai Oahu / Honolulu / Waikiki South Pacific Culture, History & Language Hawaii Lodging Hula Luau Maps and Weather Pearl Harbor Photos, Video & Cams Recipes Shopping and Gifts Buyer's Guide Tastes of Paradise from Hilo Hattie HilHilo Hattie Dresses and Sarongs Multi-Day Guided Tours Top Hawaii Guidebooks Top Maui / Molokai / Lanai Guidebooks Forums Help FREE Newsletter Sign Up Now for the Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors newsletter! See Online Courses Search Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors Norwegian Star Promotional Photos - NCL Stay up to date! Norwegian Star Promotional Photos - NCL Email to a friend Print this page Recent Discussions My Favorite Restaurants are.... Hawaii Celebrities in the News Restaurants Most Popular Nudist Beaches in Hawaii Hawaii Photos Hawaii Pictures Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Our collection of photos of peopl... Hawaiian Island Scorecard What's Hot Top Picks in Hawaiian Coffee Kamehameha the Great Kalua Pig Waikiki Beach, Oahu - Life's a Beach in Hawaii - Hawaii Beac... Best Beaches 1999 Related Topics Air Travel Cruises Honeymoons / Romantic Getaways Surfing / Bodyboarding Travel with Kids Norwegian Cruise Line Gains Interisland Cruise Rights From John Fischer , Your Guide to Hawaii / South Pacific for Visitors . FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! New law revives Hawaiian cruise industry The
Omnibus Appropriations Bill passed by the U.S. Congress on February 13, 2003,
includes a provision that will mark the rebirth of the Hawaiian cruise industry. Ever
since the bankruptcy of American Classic Voyages following the September 11,
2001 terrorist attacks, only cruise ships arriving from foreign ports, or
arriving from mainland ports which also include a stop in non-U.S. territory,
have been permitted to make port calls in Hawaii. These
restrictions stem from a series of laws enacted in the 1920's commonly referred
to as the Jones Act. Among other things the laws require that only American
owned ships transport goods and people between American ports. These laws have
continually been supported by Congress and U.S. Presidents. Unfortunately,
however, gone are the days where there were cruise ships owned by American
companies and sailing under U.S. flags. For primarily tax benefits and cost
savings reasons such as crew salaries, even cruise
lines headquartered in the United States elect to flag their ships in foreign
countries, such as Panama and Liberia. The
effect of the Jones Act and the lack of American flagged cruise ships has been
that cruises totally within the Hawaiian Islands have been virtually
non-existent.
From 1980 until 2001, only three ships ships
have cruised exclusively in the Hawaiian Islands, the S.S. Independence, the
S.S. Constitution and, for a short time the M.S. Patriot, all owned by American
Hawaiian Cruises, a subsidiary of American Classic Voyages. Cruises exclusively
in the Hawaiian Islands ended with the aforementioned bankruptcy of American
Classic Voyages.
Since that time, several cruise lines have
sailed intermittently in Hawaiian waters, all of which include calls of port in
a foreign country. Many actually depart from Canada or Mexico.
Norwegian Cruise Line, which is based in Miami,
has been the leader in Hawaiian cruises since 2001. Their ship, the Norwegian
Star, however, makes a trip to Fanning Island
in the Republic of Kiribati on each of its inter-island cruises.
The
recently passed bill, will allow Norwegian to eliminate this extra stop and
cruise exclusively within the waters of Hawaii. Under
the terms of the bill, Norwegian Cruise Line will be permitted to sail foreign-built ships under a U.S. flag
in Hawaii waters.
Opponents
to the bill, under pressure from rival cruise lines, required that the bill
include a provision that these newly flagged ships will not transport passengers in revenue service to ports in
Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico or the Caribbean Sea. In addition, no federal money
will be used in this project.
Norwegian
plans to finish building overseas two partly built
cruise ships destined for Hawaii under American Classic Voyages' failed ship building
initiative which was called "Project America," and then sail them exclusively in
Hawaii. It also allows the cruise line to re-flag an additional cruise ship (the
Norwegian Star) already in operation.
In
an additional boon to the Hawaiian economy and tourist industry, the bill
requires Norwegian to employ American crews to man the ships. Norwegian has
promised that a majority of the hiring will be with Hawaii residents. It is
expected that as many as 3000 new jobs will be created for Hawaii residents once
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu Engineering District -- NEWSROOM WHO WE ARE MISSIONS HISTORY RELATED LINKS HOW DO I... » Contact the Corps? » Find a Recreation Area? » Obtain a Permit? » Get a Lease? » Get a Job with the Corps? » Contract with the Corps? » Find a Local Corps Office? » Find Corps Publications? » Find a Corps Map? » Topics A to Z -- » Advanced Search » Site Map -- All Corps sites Corps HQ pubs Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates “100 Years of Exemplary Service” Excerpt from Congressional Record, Senator Daniel Inouye April 15, 2005 Mr. President, on April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Engineer District (HED) will celebrate 100 years of exemplary service to Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. military and the Nation. For an entire century, the District has served with pride and distinction.I have personally witnessed their hard work and dedication to improve the lives of our fellow citizens in many ways. The Pacific Connection's Centennial issue, produced and distributed by the POH Public Affairs Office, celebrates 100 years of service by the Corps of Engineers in Hawaii to the Pacific Region and the nation. They have never failed to answer the call. The District has had a significant impact on the ability of our servicemen and women to fight the global war on terror, it has bolstered the region’s economy and worked to enhance the safety of communities in and about waterways and the functional ability of the many major harbors in my home State of Hawaii. In everything they do they safeguard the environment. From civil works projects navigation, flood control and shore protection to building and maintaining the infrastructure for our military personnel, the Honolulu District is proud of its service. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ missions in the Pacific region have expanded exponentially since the unit’s conception in 1905 when Lt. John R. Slattery was designated as Honolulu District Engineer on the Island of Oahu. [Read More...] WHAT'S NEW... Fall 2005 edition Pacific Connection Corps Hurricane Katrina Response Web Links Speakers Bureau IN THE NEWS Public Notice: Application for Individual Permit, Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, Waikiki, Oahu Island Corps of Engineers Participate in Kaumalapau Harbor Project Hawaiian Worker Blessing Ceremony Corps of Engineers Awards Haleakala Mirror Coating Facility Contract Corps Geographer wins National GIS Map Design Award Honolulu District Personnel Supply Experience, Manpower to Hurricane Relief Efforts Notice of Public Informational Meeting for the Kikiaola Light Draft Harbor Navigation Improvement Project [Other News & Public Notices] [Hot Topics] Web Site Improvement Did you find what you were looking for? How can we improve? Let us know... CEPOH-PA@usace.army.mil (808) 438-9862 FEATURES Regional Sediment Management Studying the islands from mauka (mountains) to makai (ocean), the Honolulu District and its partners hope to gain a better understanding of sediment transport, and improve upon how it is managed. [Read More...] Army Corps of Engineers Offers Water Safety Tips Drowning is the Nation's second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible -- just by wearing a life jacket -- to reduce drowning deaths. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes may have survived if they had done so. Here are safety tips from the Corps of Engineers to help recreation seekers keep fun in water-based activities over the summer. [Read More...] DID YOU KNOW... Corps personnel prepare year-round so they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when disasters strike. The Corps maintains 43 Planning and Response Teams, stationed around the country to facilitate a rapid response to any disaster, no matter where it occurs. These teams continually conduct disaster response training simulations. Corps personnel also participate in regional training exercises with other agencies. [Read More...] Page Last Updated: January 17, 2006 Privacy and Security Notice Information Quality Act(IOA)
