•Decreto-Lei n.º 140/2012. D.R. n.º 132, Série I de 2012-07-10 Ministério da Agricultura, do Mar, do Ambiente e do Ordenamento do Território Cria o Gabinete de Prevenção e de Investigação de Acidentes Marítimos e aprova a respetiva estrutura orgânica

This decree-law establishes the Maritime Accident Prevention and Investigation Office (Gabinete de Prevenção e de Investigação de Acidentes Marítimos) and defines its organizational structure. The office is designed to enhance maritime safety by investigating accidents and identifying ways to prevent future occurrences at sea. The measure affects maritime safety authorities and stakeholders in the maritime sector in Portugal. It centralizes the investigation of maritime incidents to improve safety standards and regulatory oversight.