State
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Vessel Type
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Incident
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Passenger jumped overboard and swam to wharf.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Passenger injured when the vessel rolled following a large wake. Passenger was taken to hospital and discharged same day with severe bruising.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Passenger fell overboard while vessel underway when gangway safety chain was inadvertently released. Passenger was recovered without injury.
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NT
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Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)
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Unsecured hatch door closed on hand of crewmember when descending into freezer. Crew member sustained hand injury.
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NT
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Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)
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Crew member’s finger was caught in fishing net while it was being shot. The crew member sustained a severed finger.
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NT
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Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)
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Vessel's dinghy was discovered to be slowly sinking following a crack in the hull. It was brought ashore for repairs.
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QLD
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Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)
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Fishing vessel ran out of fuel and was taking on water at anchor. Vessel towed to port by VMR.
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QLD
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Class 4 - Hire ‘N’ Drive
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Vessel dragged anchor during poor weather conditions and ran aground.
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QLD
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Crew member went overboard when vessel was manoeuvring to exit surf zone. Crew member was struck by propellor and sustained lacerations.
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QLD
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Crew member sustained a crush injury to finger when the vessel pitched during strong weather conditions.
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QLD
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Whilst towing another vessel off a sand bank, crew member was struck by the tow rope and sustained bruising and lacerations on arm.
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TAS
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Vessel sustained a hole in the hull during training for transfer operations and was grounded on a nearby beach to prevent sinking. No injuries reported.
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TAS
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Unknown
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Vessel was towed to mooring following engine failure. Mooring line broke and vessel grounded.
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TAS
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Crew member injured during anchoring operation. Taken to hospital by another crew member.
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VIC
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Vessel took on water rapidly sinking in 3-4m. Crew members were wearing PFD's which inflated and able to return to shore.
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VIC
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Class 4 - Hire ‘N’ Drive
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Passenger fell and sustained an injured arm when the vessel ran aground on a sand bank. The passenger was transferred ashore to an awaiting ambulance.
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WA
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Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)
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Vessel sank at cyclone mooring during strong weather conditions. Vessel was pumped free of water and refloated with no apparent damage to hull or signs of ongoing water ingress.
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WA
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Tender sank at cyclone mooring during strong weather conditions. Position marked with a float for retrieval.
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WA
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Crew member went overboard during a sharp turn at speed and was injured.
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WA
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Class 1 - Passenger
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During a personnel transfer crew member fell briefly in the water. Crew member was recovered without injuries. Lifejacket worn.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Passenger jumped overboard and swam to wharf. Departed scene without apparent injuries.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Near miss with recreational yacht. Master took avoiding action to prevent potential collision.
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QLD
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Near miss. The handrail a crew member was leaning on gave way. Crew member was caught by another crew member.
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QLD
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Class 2 - Non- Passenger
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Vessel throttle failed while transiting flooded waterway. Vessel secured to a tree for safety and all passengers and crew were assisted ashore by swift water crew. Vessel retrieved the next day.
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