There were 91 reported incidents involving domestic commercial vessels in February 2023. Of these, 13 were serious and one very serious.
Very serious and serious incidents containing sensitive information or information that may identify individual persons or vessels have not been included below.
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STATE
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VESSEL TYPE
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INCIDENT
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QLD
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Vessel experienced engine failure while boarding passengers. Vessel grounded on the beach due to strong winds. No injuries reported.
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WA
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Class 3 – Fishing (commercial) |
Crew member was struck by a saw shark during fishing operations. Crew member sustained serious injuries to their arm and required medical treatment.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Vessel experienced catastrophic engine failure while underway.
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VIC
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Class 1 - Passenger |
Hire 'n' drive vessel was struck by recreational rowing vessel resulting in significant damage to both vessels. Passenger on board the hire 'n' drive vessel sustained injuries to their back requiring treatment by paramedics.
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NSW
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Class 2 – Non-Passenger |
Vessel experienced water ingress following suspected hull breach. Investigation ongoing.
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NSW
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Vessel experienced main engine failure and was disabled at anchor. Vessel was unable to retrieve anchor after main engine power was restored. Anchor was released and later recovered by divers.
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NSW
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Class 1 – Passenger |
Vessel experienced significant water ingress through hull requiring emergency assistance to stay afloat. Vessel was removed from the water for repairs.
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QLD
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Passenger on a diving trip suffered a medical episode and became unconscious. Required medevac by helicopter.
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NSW
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Class 1 – Passenger |
Vessel approaching mooring was caught in a sudden storm resulting in collision with another vessel.
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NSW
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Class 1 – Passenger
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Vessel propulsion was engaged while vessel was preparing to weigh anchor, resulting in collision with another vessel. |
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QLD
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Class 1 - Passenger
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Vessel made contact with wharf while berthing in high winds and sustained damage to the hull. No injuries reported.
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WA
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Class 1 – Passenger
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Crew member fell in the engine room while carrying out maintenance. Crew member sustained injuries to their wrist and elbow requiring treatment at hospital.
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NSW
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Class 1 – Passenger
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Vessel experienced fire in engine bay resulting in significant damage. All passengers and crew were evacuated without injury.
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NSW
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Class 1 – Passenger
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Passenger went overboard without a lifejacket and sustained injuries to their face. Another passenger followed them into the water to assist. Both passengers were recovered and met by ambulance for medical treatment.
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