Yes, we have had dialogue with residents of the areas, as have my MP colleagues who represent those areas. It's an issue of grave concern for them.
We heard from some of those stakeholders at committee during debate on this bill. We heard testimony from the South Coast Ship Watch Alliance, as I believe it's called, which is an alliance of concerned citizens. They would like something even stronger. They don't want ships parking there at all. I think that's clear.
I believe that what's been presented is a reasonable compromise that prevents the really long stays that are unreasonable, as I think is fair to say of a ship that would be anchored for more than two weeks immediately adjacent to a rural community in an area that's ecologically sensitive.
We're looking for some middle ground here. I think they're willing to accept what's contained in the bill. Hopefully, this will improve the situation.
As I said before, we've received assurance from the government that the other aspects of this bill that will improve the supply chain and the flow of goods through our ports are going to reduce the need for extended anchorages in locations like this.