Following the accident that took place on February 7th, in the São Vicente Canal, involving the fishing vessels "Ponta de Peça" and "Djesone" and which resulted in the loss of a human life, IPIAAM decided as the National Authorithy for the prevention and investigation of aeronautical and maritime accidents and incidents, to open an investigation process, in order to determine the causes and contributing factors of this accident, and issue the recommendations that may be necessary, to prevent future occurrences.
IPIAAM takes this opportunity to send its deepest condolences to the bereaved family.