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.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced today that the Department’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has started preparing the Alakai, a combined cargo and passenger ship built for ferry service in the Hawaiian Islands, for relief duty in Haiti.  The ship will be crewed with U.S. civilian mariners.

Hawaii Superferry Alakai mobilized for Haiti duty

.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced today that the Department’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) has started preparing the Alakai, a combined cargo and passenger ship built for ferry service in the Hawaiian Islands, for relief duty in Haiti. The ship will be crewed with U.S. civilian mariners.

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The Department’s Aviation Enforcement Office said that a number of carriers have policies stating that they will reimburse passengers only for buying necessities purchased more than 24 hours after arrival and limiting such reimbursements to the outbound legs of trips.  This is in violation of DOT regulations which require that airlines cover all expenses caused by lost or delayed baggage up to $3,300 per passenger on domestic flights, DOT said.

DOT warns airlines on improperly limiting reimbursements for mishandled baggage

The Department’s Aviation Enforcement Office said that a number of carriers have policies stating that they will reimburse passengers only for buying necessities purchased more than 24 hours after arrival and limiting such reimbursements to the outbound legs of trips. This is in violation of DOT regulations which require that airlines cover all expenses caused […]

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What's being done to improve Kona roads?

What’s being done to improve Kona roads?

MEDIA RELEASE Here’s a chance to speak with State Department of Transportation and Hawaii County Department of Public Works officials and ask questions about Kona Road Projects, such as Queen Kaahumanu, Phase Two, Ane Keohokalole Mid-Level Road, Lako, Laaloa and Mamalahoa Bypass. Guest speakers will be Jiro Sumada, Deputy Director of State Highways, Warren Lee, […]

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U.S. DOT creates new bond fee reimbursement program

U.S. DOT creates new bond fee reimbursement program

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Recovery Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Businesses DOT’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization to Create New Bond Fee Reimbursement Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today announced $20 million in recovery funds to create the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Bonding Assistance Program, an initiative that will […]

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$3.1 Million In Federal Funds Secured For Kawaihae Harbor Improvements

$3.1 Million In Federal Funds Secured For Kawaihae Harbor Improvements

The state DOT will be the beneficiary of $3.1 million in federal funds, through the Hawaii Port Infrastructure Expansion Program, for port improvements at Kawaihae Harbor. This infrastructure project will be the first of many to be conducted under partnership between the federal Maritime Administration and the state Harbors Division. Under a Memorandum of Agreement […]

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