How to report a marine pollution incident
If you witness pollution being discharged into the water from any vessel, facility or land based source, or if you notice oil or chemical pollution in State waters, you should report this by calling the relevant number.
| Region |
Phone number |
|---|---|
| Portland region | (03) 5525 0900 (24 hours) |
| Port Phillip region | (03) 9644 9777 (24 hours) |
| Westernport region | (03) 5983 9406 (24 hours) |
| Gippsland region | (03) 5150 0500 (24 hours) |
| General marine pollution enquiries |
(03) 9655 9797 (9am to 5pm) |
Wherever possible you should provide the following information with your report and any photographs you have of the incident:
- your name and contact details
- where and when the pollution occurred
- the type of discharge or a description of the pollutant
- the extent or size of the area where the pollution is visible
- the source of pollution including vessel registration numbers if known.