Incident reporting

All vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report. If you have an emergency dial 000 or 112 (satellite phone) for help.

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Reporting an incident

Find out how to notify AMSA of a marine incident or a marine safety concern. Access forms 18 and 19 to submit an incident report.

Report a marine incident

All vessels involved in a marine incident in Australian waters need to make a report.

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Incident alert form 18

As soon as reasonably possible* after becoming aware of the incident, notify AMSA.

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Incident report form 19

Within 72 hours after becoming aware of the incident, you must complete and submit the incident...

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Report a marine safety concern

Anyone can report a marine safety concern to us.

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Report marine pollution

Reporting general marine pollution helps us to respond quickly to an incident to minimise damage to...

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About marine incident reporting

Reporting is essential to maritime safety. Find out more about why you should report, reporting obligations, access safety publications and monthly incident reports.