2022 monthly domestic commercial vessel incident reports

State

Vessel Type

Incident

NSW

Class 1 - Passenger

Passenger jumped overboard and swam to wharf.

NSW

Class 1 - Passenger

Passenger injured when the vessel rolled following a large wake. Passenger was taken to hospital and discharged same day with severe bruising.

NSW

Class 1 - Passenger

Passenger fell overboard while vessel underway when gangway safety chain was inadvertently released. Passenger was recovered without injury.

NT

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)

Unsecured hatch door closed on hand of crewmember when descending into freezer. Crew member sustained hand injury.

NT

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)

Crew member’s finger was caught in fishing net while it was being shot. The crew member sustained a severed finger.

NT

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)

Vessel's dinghy was discovered to be slowly sinking following a crack in the hull. It was brought ashore for repairs.

QLD

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)

Fishing vessel ran out of fuel and was taking on water at anchor. Vessel towed to port by VMR.

QLD

Class 4 - Hire ‘N’ Drive

Vessel dragged anchor during poor weather conditions and ran aground.

QLD

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Crew member went overboard when vessel was manoeuvring to exit surf zone. Crew member was struck by propellor and sustained lacerations.

QLD

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Crew member sustained a crush injury to finger when the vessel pitched during strong weather conditions.

QLD

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Whilst towing another vessel off a sand bank, crew member was struck by the tow rope and sustained bruising and lacerations on arm.

TAS

Class 1 - Passenger

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.

TAS

Unknown

Vessel was towed to mooring following engine failure. Mooring line broke and vessel grounded.

TAS

Class 1 - Passenger

Crew member injured during anchoring operation. Taken to hospital by another crew member.

VIC

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Vessel took on water rapidly sinking in 3-4m. Crew members were wearing PFD's which inflated and able to return to shore.

VIC

Class 4 - Hire ‘N’ Drive

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.

WA

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial)

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.

WA

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Tender sank at cyclone mooring during strong weather conditions. Position marked with a float for retrieval.

WA

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

Crew member went overboard during a sharp turn at speed and was injured.

WA

Class 1 - Passenger

During a personnel transfer crew member fell briefly in the water. Crew member was recovered without injuries. Lifejacket worn.

NSW

Class 1 - Passenger

Passenger jumped overboard and swam to wharf. Departed scene without apparent injuries.

NSW

Class 1 - Passenger

Near miss with recreational yacht. Master took avoiding action to prevent potential collision.

QLD

Class 1 - Passenger

Near miss. The handrail a crew member was leaning on gave way. Crew member was caught by another crew member.

QLD

Class 2 - Non- Passenger

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.

STATE 

VESSEL TYPE 

INCIDENT 

NSW 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel collided with a sandbank to avoid close quarters with another vessel. No damage or injuries reported. 

NSW 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Two passengers jumped overboard while the vessel was underway. The passengers swam to the wharf without injury.  

NSW 

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 

Vessel capsized after being hit by a large wave. Two persons fell overboard and were recovered without injury.     

QLD 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Crew member slipped and fell on propeller during strong weather conditions. The crew member sustained laceration to foot and required medivac.  

QLD 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel grounded and required tow assistance. Vessel sustained significant damage and flooding.  

QLD 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Passenger sustained back injury while disembarking vessel. The passenger attended hospital for review.   

QLD 

Class 2 - Non-Passenger 

Contractor slipped while disembarking vessel. The contractor sustained ankle fracture and required medivac. 

QLD 

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 

Vessel collided with another vessel during trawling operation. No injuries or pollution reported.  

QLD 

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 

Vessel grounded after the anchor dragged. Significant damage sustained.  

TAS 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel lost main engine propulsion following a generator fault. Vessel currently undergoing repairs.  

TAS 

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 

Vessel collided with a fish pen. Damage sustained to the vessel’s windows and the pen.  

NT 

Class 2 - Non-Passenger 

Crew member fell overboard during crew transfer. The crew member was recovered without injury. 

NT 

Class 3 - Fishing (commercial) 

Vessel’s dinghy sunk during strong weather conditions. The vessel has since been salvaged.  

VIC 

Class 2 - Non-Passenger 

Vessel collided with another vessel during a training exercise. Minor damage sustained.  

WA 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel's main engine exhaust mixer caught fire. The fire was extinguished by crew.  

WA 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel grounded during strong weather conditions. Damage sustained to vessel’s propellers.   

WA 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel collided with reef while underway. The vessel sustained significant hull damage and flooding. 

WA 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Crew member fell overboard during crew transfer. The crew member was recovered without injury.   

SA 

Class 1 - Passenger 

Vessel collided with moored houseboat during strong weather conditions. Minor damage sustained. 

SA 

Class 2 - Non-Passenger 

Vessel collided with dredge pipe while underway. Significant damage sustained.