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AMSA 18

Incident alert (form 18)


Overview

Use this form to alert us of a marine incident.

Notify AMSA as soon as possible after becoming aware of a marine incident

There are 2 ways you can alert us of a marine incident:

The incident alert must be completed by the owner or master as soon as reasonably practicable* after becoming aware of the incident.

*Under Marine Order 1 (Administration) 2013, regulated Australian vessels and foreign vessels must submit an incident alert within 4 hours.

More information

Read more about reporting a marine incident.

Last updated: 12 August 2025

Notify AMSA (Form 18)

  • Current Vessel
  • Incident
  • Your Details
  • Review
  • Complete
Tell us about the vessel
If applicable
If applicable
Master, Owner or Company/Operator Representative
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