Thank you, Mr. Chair.
As Ms. Fox identified earlier, the investigation that the Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board has undertaken into lost containers over the last 10 years has not been significant. However, we are looking at lessons learned, or the cause and contributing factors identified by international occurrences.
As I mentioned earlier, oftentimes the stresses that are undergone by the lashing mechanisms on board these container vessels are exceeded. Sometimes the stability of the vessel is compromised, either in inclement weather or through synchronization with the wave period or the rolling motion of the vessel, which can cause the vessel to heel over and to exert forces on these containers.
It's been documented, as well, that there is potentially improper loading of these containers when it comes to the weight. That's being addressed at the international body. There's also the condition or the maintenance of the securing arrangements on board the vessel. These are generally things that are seen coming out of the investigations internationally.