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- March 2025
There were 96 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in March 2025. Of these, 20 were serious and there were no very serious incidents.
Very serious and serious incidents containing sensitive information or information that may identify individual persons or vessels have not been included below.
STATE VESSEL TYPE INCIDENT NSW Class 2 - Non-Passenger Crew member fell overboard wearing a lifejacket during training operations in rough water conditions. No injuries were reported. NSW Class 2 - Non-Passenger Crew member sustained crush injury to finger during berthing operations. Crew member was taken to hospital for further treatment. NSW Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) Crew member stung by blue ring octopus during fishing operations. Crew member received medevac via ambulance for treatment. NT Class 2 - Non-Passenger Vessel suffered blackout following generator issues. Vessel's power returned and generator was assessed to be working normal. QLD Class 1 - Passenger Water ingress and vessel listed following contact with unknown object in water. Vessel was taken out of rotation for repairs. QLD Class 1 - Passenger Generator caught fire following alternator issues. Engine room was evacuated and fire suffocated. Alternator was replaced. QLD Class 1 - Passenger Vessel made contact with bommie and outboard engine was lost. Vessel required assistance back to shore, and engine was retrieved. QLD Class 1 - Passenger Crew member sustained serious foot laceration while loading tender. Crew member attended hospital for further treatment. SA Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) Crew member sustained hand laceration during fishing operations. Crew member attended hospital for further treatment. TAS Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) Vessel collided with another vessel. Damage sustained to both vessels. TAS Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) Crew member fell overboard without a lifejacket during netting operations. Crew member was recovered successfully. No injuries were reported. VIC Class 2 - Non-Passenger Vessel encountered rough wave. 2 crew members were thrown overboard, and another crew member was injured. All crew were wearing lifejackets and were able to reboard the vessel. VIC Class 2 - Non-Passenger Vessel grounded during tow. Vessel required assistance to refloat before continuing with towage. VIC Class 2 - Non-Passenger Crew member received electric shock while investigating air conditioning fault. No injuries were reported. WA Class 1 - Passenger Passenger jumped overboard without a lifejacket. The passenger was rescued using a life ring. No injuries were reported. WA Class 1 - Passenger Engine room began smoking and fire alarm activated. Engine space was evacuated and fire services attended vessels. WA Class 1 - Passenger Vessel encountered rough waters. Crew member sustained ankle injury and received medevac via ambulance for further treatment. WA Class 2 - Non-Passenger Vessel sunk at mooring following issues with watertight integrity near hull. Minor pollution was cleaned at the site. WA Class 2 - Non-Passenger Crew member sustained serious arm injury when using air dock. Crew member required surgery. WA Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 2 crew members and 2 passengers were evacuated onto life raft when vessel began sinking. All 4 persons were later rescued by a passing vessel.
- February 2025
There were 101 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in February 2025. Of these, 12 were serious and 1 was very serious. Very serious and serious incidents containing sensitive information or information that may identify individual persons or vessels have not been included below.
VERY SERIOUS:
STATE VESSEL TYPE INCIDENT QLD Class 2 Vessel capsized during flood recovery. 1 person deceased; 5 other occupants went overboard. SERIOUS
STATE VESSEL TYPE INCIDENT NSW Class 1 Vessel required tow. An air pocket formed in vessel's fuel tank during refuelling and vessel lost all propulsion. NSW Class 2 Crew member fell overboard wearing a life jacket during rescue training. Crew member was recovered without injury. NSW Class 3 Vessel’s stern propulsion failed and vessel collided with 2 other vessels. Machinery damage sustained by 2 vessels. NSW Class 3 Timber vessel grounded on rocky shore. Vessel was unable to be salvaged. NT Class 2 Contractor fell overboard wearing a lifejacket during mooring operations. Crew member self-rescued without injury. QLD Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard without a lifejacket during boarding. Passenger was recovered without injury. QLD Class 2 Crew member sustained serious foot injury whilst operating tender. Crew member was medevacked for treatment. QLD Class 4 Two people went overboard when the jet ski they were operating collided with a nearby pole. It is unknown if they were wearing lifejackets at the time. First aid was provided. VIC Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard whilst vessel underway. It is unknown if they were wearing a lifejacket. Passenger was recovered without injury. WA Class 1 Passenger fell overboard during berthing. It is unknown if the passenger was wearing a lifejacket. Passenger was recovered without injury. WA Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard without a life jacket. Passenger swam to shore unassisted. WA Class Vessel’s jet drive system suffered oil leak. Vessel grounded and required assistance back to shore in heavy weather.
- January 2025
There were 110 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in January 2025. Of these, 7 were serious and 1 was very serious.
Very serious and serious incidents containing sensitive information or information that may identify individual persons or vessels have not been included below.
STATE VESSEL TYPE INCIDENT NSW Class 3 Vessel encountered rogue wave and capsized. Two crew members went overboard without lifejackets and were rescued by helicopter. The vessel was unrecovered. NSW Class 1 Vessel sustained loss of port engine during bar crossing. Passengers were assisted by another vessel. Disabled vessel was towed back to berth. NSW Class 2 Vessel experienced engine failure and was disabled following weather change where the deck became flooded. Vessel was towed back to shore. QLD Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard without a lifejacket during berthing. Passenger swam to shore unassisted. QLD Class 2 Two persons went overboard whilst operating a jet ski. It is unknown if they were wearing lifejackets at the time. One of the passengers was recovered unconscious from the water and was medevacked via ambulance. WA Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard without a lifejacket. Passenger rejoined vessel before disembarking. WA Class 1 Passenger jumped overboard without a lifejacket. Passenger returned to vessel unassisted. WA Class 2 Vessel was assisting with tow when tow line fouled prop, disabling the vessel. Both vessels drifted onto bank and required assistance to refloat.
Last updated: 22 April 2025