On the response side of things, we do prioritize vessels based on the highest risk. We have a risk methodology that helps us identify which vessels need to be addressed first to mitigate further hazards.
The variables that we consider that determine action are the location, the condition, the size, the construction material and the type and volume of pollutants on board. These all influence our ability to respond and the complexity of the response.
We do follow our methodology in the Canadian Coast Guard because often we are working in multijurisdictional areas. We do collaborative responses so that anybody who has an authority or responsibility specific to the vessel is included in the contingency planning and the response measures. We include those individuals as well, to make sure we are maximizing and leveraging everybody's responsibilities and authorities to mitigate the risks that are posed by the specific vessel.