Mr. Barry Fox:

These vessels were originally bought for salmon protection activity. Our area of responsibility has expanded into bluefin tuna and sea bass. We are also going to have new duties, potentially in 2026, which will extend our area of responsibility to the entire marine zone right around the coast. Therefore, I would say that we do need these boats. Salmon protection is still an issue in many areas around the coast, and these boats are an essential tool in deterring people from illegal activity.