Maria Botelho CSD
Safety and Compliance Manager, Certification Director
Maritime-Ontario Freight Lines Limited
Maria is a safety and compliance leader with over 20 years of experience in incident investigations, regulatory adherence, and certification oversight within the transportation sector. She specializes in building clear, defensible processes that strengthen safety culture and reduce operational risk.
In her role, Maria oversees compliance programs, leads certification initiatives, and provides structured guidance on incident review and documentation. She is known for her methodical approach, fairness, and ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, scalable systems that support frontline execution.
Her work focuses on improving consistency, reducing exposure, and ensuring organizations maintain a strong compliance posture amid evolving regulatory expectations.
