8.6. Marine Incident Reporting

Surf Life Saving Powercraft are recognised by Queensland Transport as a marine vessel. Therefore, Queensland Transport regulations must be adhered to in the case of the following occurring:

• Damage to any marine vessel e.g. collision
• A near collision
• Any injury caused to a person by a marine vessel
• Any death by injury caused to a person by a marine vessel
  

A Marine Incident Report must be completed for all of the above incidents and sent to MSQ within 48 hours of the incident. Failure to do so within 48 hours is a breach of the law and a penalty will apply as detailed below (refer to example included at the end of this section).

Lifeguards have the responsibility to operate within the Queensland Transport guidelines and regulations. Not to do so can jeopardise marine safety causing injury or death and render the Operator and Service liable to criminal prosecution and civil litigation.