Mr. Mario Pelletier at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

November 27th, 2014 / 12:25 p.m.

Assistant Commissioner, Quebec Region, Canadian Coast Guard, Department of Fisheries and Oceans

Steel does rust, but there was nothing wrong with the structure. That is also the reason it will be towed to another location. It is currently impossible to carry out a comprehensive and safe underwater inspection. That is why we agreed with the vessel being moved.

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