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2018 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports

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December 2018 incidents

A total of 43 incidents were reported to AMSA during the month of December. Of these 4 were serious.

LocationVessel TypeIncident
QLDNon-PassengerA 1 metre crack in the hull resulted in water ingress, rapidly filling the vessel. Flotation devices were used to hold the vessel upright and afloat.
TASFishing vesselA fresh water pump was failing, an attempt to undo a relevant fitting was not successful. Heat was used to loosen the fitting. As a result an explosion occurred. One crew member sustained burns.
VICPassenger vesselVessel lost propulsion and ran aground with passengers on-board. No injuries were reported.
WAFishing vesselTrawler lost all power and required assistance after possibly fouling their propeller.
November 2018 incidents

A total of 42 domestic commercial vessel incidents were reported to AMSA in the month of November. Of those 3 were serious.

LocationVessel TypeIncident
NSWPassenger VesselA collision occurred between two vessels which caused damage to both vessels.
VICHire and driveA hire and drive barbeque boat with passengers on board had a fire ignite from the cooking device. The fire was unable to be extinguished by passengers. No injuries to passengers. 
NSWHire and driveThe person in charge of the vessel suffered a heart attack, the patient was taken to hospital by paramedics. Unfortunately they passed away in hospital. 
October 2018 incidents

A total of 45 domestic commercial vessel incidents were reported to AMSA in the month of October. Of these, 7 were categorised serious.

LocationVessel TypeIncident
NTFishingA deck hand was bitten by sea snake while bringing in the nets. He could not be revived by emergency services.
QLDFishingVessel anchor rope become entangled in the propeller, damaging the rudder and seizing the motor, leaving the vessel disabled.
QLDYachtA 10m yacht sank with 400 litres of diesel on-board. Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Australia assisted in the rescue of the crew.
NTFishingVessel grounded causing damage to chain locker. A hull inspection revealed damage to the hull and bow stem.
NSWPassengerCollision between two vessels causing damage to roof and liferaft of one vessel. Water police were notified.
WAPassengerA crew member shut off the fuel, pulled the incorrect handle and released Co2 into engine Bay area. No injuries reported.
NSWPassengerA snorkeler was pulled from the water after becoming unresponsive and unconscious due to a medical event.
September 2018 incidents

A total of 47 domestic commercial vessel incidents were reported to AMSA in the month of September. Of these, 5 were categorised serious.

LocationVessel typeIncident
Victoria  Fishing VesselA fire occurred in the engine room of the vessel. The fire system was initiated and the fire was extinguished.
Northern Territory  Fishing VesselA crew member got his hand caught in a capstan/winch resulting in serious bone and tendon injuries.
VictoriaFishing VesselA vessel collided with a beacon sustaining significant damage to the port bow.
QueenslandNon - Passenger VesselAn engine compartment fixed fire suppression system deployed without intentional activation while the compartment was occupied.
DarwinN/AA vessel was taking on water due to bad weather. The crew jumped into the water and were rescued by care flight.
August 2018 incidents

A total of 34 domestic commercial vessel incidents were reported to AMSA in the month of August. Of these, 12 were categorised serious.

LocationVessel typeIncident
New South WalesFishing vesselVessel sunk rapidly following impact with a submerged object
Western AustraliaPassenger vesselVessel ran aground resulting in hull damage and some water ingress
QueenslandRecreational steel motor cruiserCruiser sank following impact with a large unknown object
QueenslandNon – PassengerVessel ran aground when exiting the harbour
New South WalesPassenger vesselCrew member lost balance and fell into the water
VictoriaPassenger vesselVessel lost starboard propulsion and collided with a concrete jetty
South AustraliaFishing vesselVessel made heavy contact with a commercial wharf, as a result the bow was significantly damaged and the vessel started taking on water
QueenslandPassenger vesselVessel ran aground
Western AustraliaFishing vesselVessel ran aground citing poor visibility and lack of navigational markers
QueenslandPassenger vesselVessel ran aground in the Brisbane river
VictoriaPassenger vesselVessel experienced loss of power and made contact with a fender on the jetty
QueenslandPassenger vesselVessel ran aground on the reef at butterfly bay
Last updated: 9 May 2022