Kiribati can be assured that our MCS Officers including our observer officers can now perform their duties more efficiently, safely and comfortably when they conduct their monitoring, control and surveillance duties at the fishing vessels that port in Tarawa and Kiritimati harbour for their transhipments. This responsibility is crucially important for the sustainable management of Kiribati tuna resources. Honourable Minister performed the christening and breaking of kamaimai bottles to these brand new high quality aluminium speed boats for the Government of Kiribati, through the Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources (MFOR). Te motika I will be stationed in Tarawa and the Te motika II will be stationed in Kiritimati Island. The name, Te motika, is the name of one of the Kiribati ancient fishing and racing canoes. This canoe is well known for it speed and ability to catch a lot of fish. The word Te Motika in our language translates to judgement, which also aligns well with the underlying function of this boat to facilitate monitoring, control and surveillance responsibilities. These two new speed boats were blessed by Father Rataro from the Roman Catholic. This christening ceremony was attended by the Boat builder BtB from Australia, the World Bank representatives, JV companies and MFOR staff. The MFOR acknowledged the World Bank through PROP for the funding assistance provided to this boats project and the hard work of Marine Division and MFOR staff who have been involved in making this project a reality.