Austal-built ferry bound for Haiti

One of two high-speed catamarans built at Austal USA in Mobile, Ala., for Hawaii Superferry Inc. is headed to Haiti for relief efforts. Huakai is the second vessel Austal built for Hawaii Superferry. The Maritime Administration reposessed Huakai and its sister vessel, Alakai, in July after Hawaii Superferry filed for bankruptcy. Based in Virginia, Huakai is one of five MARAD ships being mobilized to help Haiti. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 01/20/10)