ACCIDENT/INCIDENT REPORTING

When an accident results in serious injury or death, or the vessel has been damaged enough to make it unseaworthy or unsafe, the owner or skipper must report full particulars of the accident or fire to the Department within seven days. You can pick up a special form from the Department for Planning and Infrastructure offices, or phone (08) 9216 8999 for one to be sent to you or click here to download the incident/accident form. (pfd 473kb)

Marine safety complaints (speeding, skiing etc.)

Marine safety complaints (speeding, skiing etc) may be made to the State Marine Operations Centre on telephone 9431 1000. The Centre is available between 8.30am and 4.00 pm Monday to Sunday. Where required, a written complaint may be forwarded to the Marine Safety Investigations Unit by downloading the Marine Safety Complaint Report. Click here to download the complaint form. (pfd 448kb)