Hey everyone! I’ve been thinking a lot about the MV Matui tragedy lately. As someone who spends a lot of time traveling between islands for work, these recent sea accidents have really shaken me.

Prime Minister Napat promised us 'no truth shall be hidden' and full accountability for the failures in vessel licensing and weather warnings. I’m a big supporter of social equity and making sure our government actually protects its citizens, not just the ship owners. But honestly, I’m feeling a bit confused—why does it feel like the 'independent investigation' is moving at a snail's pace?

We’re hearing a lot at the UN about our territorial disputes with France over Matthew and Hunter Islands, which is great for our sovereignty, but I'm worried the safety of our local travelers is falling off the radar. Does anyone with a background in maritime law or government policy know what the actual holdup is? Is it a lack of funding for the inspectors, or just typical red tape? I just want to know our waters are safe before my next trip to Tanna!