The ATSB is Australia’s national transport safety investigator. Investigations seek to identify safety issues and encourage safety action to reduce the risk of future accidents and incidents.
Marine safety
The ATSB Marine Safety Investigation Team, conducts investigations to determine and report on the circumstances and causes of marine incidents.
Marine safety investigations and reports
Marine accidents and incidents investigation reports.
Marine safety recommendations and advisory notices
The ATSB issues recommendations to regulatory authorities, operators, manufacturers or other agencies in order to address safety deficiencies. Click here to view recommendations and safety advisory notices made by the ATSB
Marine publications
Follow this link to view all marine related research and safety education publications.
Maritime weekly summaries
Follow this link to view Maritime weekly summaries.
National jurisdiction for maritime investigations
With the creation of national safety regulator for the marine industry, it is proposed that the ATSB expand its activities.
Investigation procedures and deciding whether to investigate
How the ATSB decides whether to investigate and classification process.
Mandatory marine accident or incident notification
The ATSB must be notified of all accidents and incidents. Follow this link for information on how to report an accident or incident.
Legislation and Regulations
Follow this link for a list of Acts and Regulations administered by ATSB.