1. Data collection
The investigation starts with a collection of the information which maps the facts and circumstances of the accident
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Who we are
DISCOVER WHO WE ARE
GAMA is the maritime safety investigation authority, as provided for in Directive 2009/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009, as amended by Directive (EU) 2024/3017 of 27 November 2024, and in the International Maritime Organization’s Casualty Investigation Code, annexed to Resolution MSC.255(84). GAMA is responsible for maritime safety investigation in Portugal and is entrusted with determining causes and contributing factors and issuing safety recommendations aimed at preventing maritime casualties and incidents.
Our maritime safety
Investigation process
DISCOVER HOW A MARITIME SAFETY INVESTIGATION IS CONDUCTED
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2. Analysis
The information is analyzed to clarify what have happened, and which events that have lead to the accident. The complexity of the accident defines whether an accident repport or a summary report is published. Investigations that aren't published as reports, are populated in our accident database.
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3. Report writing
A report is written presenting the accident narrative, the results of the investigation and a conclusion explaining the accident is presented.
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4. Consultation
The preliminary report is circulated for consultation to the parties involved, to ensure that the information gathered during the data-collection phase is accurate, and to allow the addressees of the proposed safety recommendations to submit their comments. -
5. Publication
The final report is published on the Maritime Accident Investigation Office’s website: www.gama.gov.pt. The maritime safety investigation process is expected to be completed within 12 months of the date of the occurrence.
Ongoing Maritime Safety Investigations
ALWAYS UP TO DATE
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Date of the incident: 15-10-2026
AEOLIAN ARROW - Very Serious Maritime casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the very serious maritime casualty that occurred on 15 October 2026 during the recovery of AEOLIAN ARROW&rsquos rescue boat, following the rescue of 28 crew members ESPÍRITO SANTO EXPRESS. During the recovery operation, the chief officer fell overboard. Despite being located aliverepeated attempts to recover him, he was subsequently lost sight at sea. -
Date of the incident: 17-09-2026
SÉTIMA ONDA III - Serious Maritime Casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the contact between the recreational craft SÉTIMA ONDA IIIa snorkeller in the water, south of Praia Nova, Armação de Pêra, on 17 September 2026. -
Date of the incident: 14-09-2026
ESL KABIR - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the occupational accident on board the ESL KABIR, which resulted in one fatality, on 14 September 2026. -
Date of the incident: 11-09-2026
GONÇALO FESTAS - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the listing, floodingsubsequent sinking of the coastal fishing vessel GONÇALO FESTAS, after the vessel capsized off Sesimbra on 11 September 2026. The casualty resulted in five injured crew members, one missing crew memberthe total loss of the vessel. -
Date of the incident: 29-04-2026
KERRY DARLING - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the ingress of water, floodingloss of propulsion of the recreational craft KERRY DARLING, engaged in maritime tourism activities, on 29 April 2026. -
Date of the incident: 09-09-2025
MISSISSIPPI - Serious Maritime Casualty
Maritime safety investigation into the loss of containers overboard MISSISSIPPI while the vessel was made fast alongsideconducting cargo unloading operations using four shore cranes on 9 September 2025. -
Date of the incident: 27-02-2025
SOLONG e STENA IMMACULATE - Acidente marítimo muito grave
Safety Investigation Report Categories
TODOS OS RELATÓRIOS DISPONÍVEIS
Latest Completed Maritime Safety Investigation Reports
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Date of the incident: 01-06-2025
ANTERO DE QUENTAL & BINA - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Collision between the passenger ship ANTERO DE QUENTALthe vessel BINA, resulting in two missing persons, two injured personsthe total loss of BINA. -
Date of the incident: 31-05-2025
WORLD VOYAGER - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Fatal accident during a maintenance operation in the engine room of WORLD VOYAGER in Nantes, France. -
Date of the incident: 10-09-2023
VERA D e ARTIC ROSE - Serious Maritime Casualty
Close-quarters situation avoided by an alteration of course, followed by VERA D making contact with the seabedsustaining significant damage. -
Date of the incident: 15-11-2022
ZODIAC 04 - WORLD EXPLORER - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
Capsizing of an inflatable boat during an excursion in Antarctica, resulting in two fatalities. -
Date of the incident: 30-03-2020
RCGS RESOLUTE e NAIGUATÁ GC-23 - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
RCGS RESOLUTEthe Venezuelan Navy vessel NAIGUATA GC-23 collided during a close approach. NAIGUATA GC-23 suffered massive floodingbecame a total loss. The occurrence was classified as non-accidental. -
Date of the incident: 05-12-2018
SANTA MARIA MANUELA - Very Serious Maritime Casualty
The boatswain fell approximately 2 metres a boom during sail-lowering operations aboard SANTA MARIA MANUELAwas subsequently declared dead -
Date of the incident: 06-01-2018
MESTRE SIMÃO Very Serious Maritime casualty
Loss of directional controlgrounding while entering the Port of Madalena, Azores, Portugal followed by flooding, evacuationtotal loss. -
Date of the incident: 25-01-2017
ANTERO DE QUENTAL - Serious Maritime ca
ANTERO DE QUENTAL contacted Doca da Marinha pontoon while approaching Terreiro do Paço passenger terminal in dense fog. Thirty-seven passengers were injuredthe vesselpontoon sustained damage.
Monthly GAMA Activity Statistics
Updated monthly
OCTOBER 2026
| Total | |
| Ongoing Maritime Safety Investigations | 10 |
| Total number of maritime safety investigation reports published (2026) | 12 |
| Maritime safety investigation reports in circulation | 1 |
| Total number of notifications received (including week n. º 40) | 437 |
| Maritime safety Investigations initiated (October) | 0 |
