MARINE INCIDENT REPORT, PATROL LOGS AND REPORT

Surf Life Saving surf boats are recognised under the Queensland Transport as a marine vessel. Therefore, it is imperative that all clubs adhere to Queensland Transport regulations. In the case of the following occurring:
• Damage to any marine vessel eg. collision;
• A near collision;
• Any injury caused to a person by a marine vessel; and
• 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. Failure to do so within 48 hours is a breach of the law and a penalty will apply as per above.

Transport Act’s definition of a “ship”

• A “ship” is any kind of boat or other vessel used or, for a boat or other vessel being built, intended to be used, in navigation by water or for any other purpose on water;
• Without limiting subsection (1), a “ship” includes a boat or other vessel: * whatever its size; * however it is propelled or moved; and * whether it is on land or in the water.
• A “ship” includes, for example - * a barge, lighter or other floating vessel; and * a hovercraft or other surface effect craft.
• A “ship” does not include a vessel declared by regulation not to be a ship;
• A regulation may provide that a ship includes an aircraft when it is on water or is taking off, or landing on, water; and
• Except as provided by a regulation under subsection (5), a ship does not include an aircraft.