The MCIB commenced investigations into ten marine casualties in 2023, eight of which were fatal incidents. That is a very high figure given we recorded no fatalities in 2021 or 2022. Of the eight investigations that involved fatalities, three arose on fishing vessels, and five involved recreational craft, including recreational angling vessels, a recreational motor boat, and a jet ski. These figures reflect again the dangerous nature of working in the fishing industry; and in the recreational sphere, the varied and different nature of the circumstances that can lead to these sad outcomes. In fatal cases the MCIB works with An Garda Síochána and I want to thank all the Gardaí who have assisted the MCIB investigations, in particular in the last year.