Thank you, Chair.
Thank you, Mr. Roberts, for being here.
It's unfortunate to hear that John Roe, from the Dead Boats Disposal Society, had some technical difficulties. I do look forward to hearing from him and the other witnesses in the next panel.
Mr. Roberts, I want to take this opportunity to be able to ask some questions specific to what's happening on the east coast. It sounds like you're doing a lot of important work to clean up vessels on the east coast. It sounds like you're facing some barriers along the way, and I want to better understand that.
One thing I've been told, and I would like to get your thoughts on it, is that on the east coast we're predominantly seeing fishing vessels being abandoned. I'm wondering if you can clarify if that's also what you're seeing. On the west coast, we're seeing predominantly recreational vessels. Can you clarify that fishing vessels are what you're predominantly seeing abandoned on the east coast?