The Panama Canal Authority is the institution that oversees all operations of the Panama Canal.It makes sure the canal is profitable and efficient. It guarantees a high level of service to its customers. 

The Panama Canal Authority is responsible for guaranteeing the rapid, reliable, safe and uninterrupted interoceanic transit.  The Panama Canal Authority was the only and first institution of the State in accomplishing the world quality certification ISO 9001 version 2000.

The vision of the Panama Canal Authority is to be world leader in services for the maritime industry and in the sustainable development for the conservation of the basin of the canal route.  The Panama Canal Authority administers and conserves the hydric resource of the Canal.  The Panama Canal Authority has an active participation in the protection of the environment and in the sustainable development of the hydrographic basin.

The Board of Directors of the Panama Canal Authority is in charge of setting the agenda for the functioning and improvement of the Canal as well as its supervision. The Board is comprised of 11 directors and presided by Dani Kuzniecky (President). 

While the Board Advises from the Panama Canal Authority, it acts as a Consultant Council of the canal company.  The same is also presided over William O’Neil of the International Maritime Organization, a man with a good resume.