Report a maritime incident

You can help keep everyone safe by reporting accidents and near misses that happen at sea. This online form makes it easy.

Please include as much detail as you can about the incident you are reporting as that will make it easier for us to folllow up and investigate. 

If you have video footage relating to the incident please email it directly to [email protected] as it can't be uploaded using this form. 

Type of incident

Has this incident been reported to Maritime NZ?
“Every person who operates a vessel in NZ is required to do so under maritime rules, notify the accident, incident, or mishap to the Authority as soon as practicable.” Maritime Transport Act 1994, part 31 (3b)

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