An overview of a domestic commercial vessel incident investigation, investigation findings and safety messages to prevent a similar incident from occurring on board your vessel.

Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.19 - May 2023
Lack of regular planned maintenance results in engine fire
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.18 - April 2023
Poor risk assessment of river entrance bar crossing results in near misses with surfers.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.17 – March 2023
Unheeded weather warnings result in fishing charter vessel flooding.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.15 – January 2023
Rope entanglement while setting cray pots results in person overboard.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.14 – December 2022
Fatigue contributes to fishing vessel grounding
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.16 – February 2023
Inspection cover removal leads to catamaran sinking
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.12 – October 2022
Work boat capsizes while relocating shifted mooring.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.11 – September 2022
Onboard fire results in masters’ quick and safe decision.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.13 – November 2022
Person overboard without lifejacket following risky behaviour in adverse weather conditions.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.9 – July 2022
Handover procedures and distraction contribute to channel marker collision.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) – No.8 – June 2022
Fatigue contributing to fishing vessel grounding.
Safety Lessons from Marine Incident Investigation (AMSA Report) No.10 – August 2022
No risk assessments and gate design results in passengers overboard.