It is one of many factors that weighs into the safety of the vessel. You heard that same testimony from Transport Canada officials and from the TSB itself, which recognizes that it's not just about vessel length. It's about the stability of the vessel, the loading of the vessel, the gear that's on board, the training of the crew, and the weather conditions. There's a suite of factors, in essence, that go into safety at sea.
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