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CIRCLE LINE UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART SOLAR WIND-POWERED VESSEL
SOLAR WIND-HYBRID VESSEL SIGNALS
GREEN FUTURE FOR NEW YORK'S HARBOR
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(New York, NY: Sunday, May 27, 2007) Circle Line today unveiled a state-of-the-art solar and wind powered hybrid electric ferry named Miss Statue of Liberty that they predict will join their Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island fleet and will bring a green revolution to waterborne transportation in New York Harbor.
Circle Line, the historic New York City ferry operator that provides millions of visitors with trips to the both the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island each year, unveiled a model of the solar and wind powered hybrid vessel, which uses a "solar sail" covered in solar panles to collect energy from both the sun and wind and emits almost no noise, vibration or fumes.
"This is the first vessel of its kind and represents the very latest in environmental and nautical technology," said JB Meyer , President and CEO of Circle Line - Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. "Miss Statue of Liberty will quite simply revolutionize how we move on water. With its exceptional comfort for passengers, and the fact that it emits zero emissions while docking, it will change the nature of transportation in New York's harbor forever."
"It's inspiring design, or as we call it 'dock appeal,' is sure to attract guests and visitors from across the world," continued Meyer. For a picture of Miss Statue of Liberty contact: Brian Krapf, George Arzt Communications, Inc. (212) 608-0333, brian@arztcomm.com .
The solar vessel is being constructed in partnership with Australia's Solar Sailor Holdings, Ltd. The vessel is like a hybrid car that you can "plug in" and so has the ability to recharge its batteries over night. Like the hybrid car when high speeds are required it uses fossil fuels in an efficient way.
It will not only reduce water pollution, but will reduce overall air emssions and give zero emissions at slow speeds and at the wharf.
"Unique features of this vessel design make her the ideal craft for water transit in New York City. When Ms. Statue of Liberty docks her shallow draft and vectored electric thrusts mean minimal disturbance to the silt at the bottom of the Hudson River. Because of her hybrid electric system she does not emit the noxious black smoke that is so common among other ferries in the harbor," said Dr. Robert Dane, CEO of Solar Sailor.
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The vessel will be able to achieve a maximum speed of 13 knots, roughly the same speed of many of Circle Line's current ferries, and will be able to seat as many as 600 passengers.
Circle Line - Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc has provided countless visitors with access to Liberty & Ellis Island for over 50 years.
Circle Line Harbor Cruises, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Circle Line - Statue of Liberty Ferry, Inc. Established in 2003, Circle Line Harbor Cruises provides harbor cruises aboard ZEPHYR , a luxury yacht & Miss New York , one of Circle Line's historically charming vessels, high speed thrill rides aboard Shark and vessel charters for private events . For more information: www.circlelinedowntown.com .
Solar Sailor Holdings Ltd (SSHL) is an Australian unlisted public Company founded in 1999 with over 130 shareholders. It owns three 100 percent owned subsidiaries: Advanced Technology Watercraft Pty Ltd (ATW), an engineering company; Solar Sailor Pty Ltd (SSPL), a Research and Development Company; and Olympia Pty Ltd, which owns the Sydney Solar Ferry operated by Captain Cook Cruises.
In 2004, Solar Sailor founded a US owned US subsidiary in Virginia, UOV LLC, for the sole purpose of commercializing unmanned ocean vehicles using the SS 'hybrid marine power' (HMP) and 'solar wing' technology. The Chairman of SSHL is Hon. Bob Hawke, former Prime Minister of Australia, and its CEO is Dr. Robert Dane, founder and former NSW Green Ambassador. For more information: www.solarsailor.com .
Media Contact: Brian Krapf (212) 608-0333, cell (917) 749-2587,
brian@arztcomm.com, George Arzt Communications, Inc.
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