OIA Responses

TAIC Response - Gulf Livestock 1 Investigation Records (OIA 415)

Transport Accident Investigation Commission response confirming documents protected under Part 3 of TAIC Act 1990. TAIC assisted Panama with investigation.

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Transport Accident Investigation Commission Response - OIA No. 415

Date: January 22, 2026

From: Louise Cook, Chief Investigator of Accidents

SUBJECT: Gulf Livestock 1 - Loss of Vessel, September 2020

KEY INFORMATION:

  • TAIC's role was to provide assistance to Panama with its investigation
  • Documents protected from disclosure under Part 3 of Transport Accident Investigation Commission Act 1990
  • Not subject to Official Information Act 1982 (section 14R TAIC Act 1990)
  • TAIC conducted interviews and gathered evidence in New Zealand
  • Evidence passed to Panama under confidential process
  • Investigation under Code of International Standards and Recommended Practices for a Safety Investigation into a Marine Casualty (Marine Casualty Code)

PANAMA MARITIME AUTHORITY CONTACT:

  • Phone: +(507) 501-5000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: Autoridad Marítima De Panamá