Panama hosts 15th annual MAIIF meeting

Organised by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) and the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP), the conference enabled participants to share best practices related to the investigation of maritime accidents and to promote increased communication amongst accident investigators worldwide.

During the conference, MAIIF acknowledged the Panama Canal’s commitment to reducing maritime accidents. Alberto Alemán Zubieta, administrator and CEO of the ACP, said: “Safety is of utmost importance to the Canal. The MAIIF meeting provides an opportunity for maritime accident investigators from around the world to share their knowledge. It is essential to collaborate with the international maritime industry to improve transit safety and to prevent future accidents.”

The MAIIF is an international, non-profit organisation that was set up in Ottowa, Canada in 1992. The USA serves as chair of the organisation and Finland as deputy chair, with Panama and Japan as co-assistant chairs.