Reporting an incident
It is a requirement under the Marine and Safety (Maritime Incidents) Regulations 2017 that incidents involving Recreational Vessels are reported to Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) and an Incident Report form can be downloaded below. A maritime incident is defined in the Marine and Safety (Maritime Incidents) Regulations 2017
Boaters responsibilities as owner or master
Regulation 6(1)
The master of a vessel must report to MAST by the quickest practicable means if a maritime incident occurs in respect of the vessel.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
Regulation 6(2)
The owner of a vessel must report to MAST by the quickest practicable means if the vessel is lost, presumed lost or abandoned.
Penalty: Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
Completed reports can be lodged via mail or email:
Marine and Safety Tasmania
GPO Box 607
Hobart
Tasmania, 7001
admin@mast.tas.gov.au
Incident investigations
Under the Marine and Safety (Maritime Incidents) Regulations 2017, MAST may investigate a maritime incident by appointing an investigator.
This investigator prepares a report, setting out the results of the investigation, which is then published by MAST.
No reports have been published in the last 12 months.
For further information and assistance, please contact MAST:
1300 135 513.