• maritime-related injuries occur most frequently to males aged 15-29 residing in metropolitan Melbourne .
• males outnumbered females 4:1 and this finding is consistent with figures previously reported by TSV (2016)
• injuries were more common in the 17-29 year age group but those aged 30-44 and 45-59 years still accounted for a comparable proportion of maritime- related injuries
• waterskiing, wake boarding and knee boarding were identified as a cause of injury in 37% of maritime incidents resulting in emergency department presentations.

Where death, injury or property damage occurs, the incident details should be reported as soon as possible to the police officers present or to the police station nearest to where the accident took place.

Vessel masters and crew members should arm themselves with appropriate skills and be aware of the local waterway rules.