The Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security (Incident Reporting) Instrument 2026, issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs, updates and replaces the previous 2018 instrument. It specifies the mandatory information and reporting procedures for both general maritime security incidents and cyber security incidents related to maritime transport and offshore facilities. Key changes likely involve updated definitions, reporting formats, and potentially new categories of reportable incidents, reflecting evolving security threats.

Entities involved in maritime transport and offshore facilities must familiarize themselves with the new reporting requirements outlined in this instrument. Compliance officers should review the detailed provisions regarding the content and submission methods for security incident reports. The instrument also includes transitional provisions, indicating a potential need to manage the transition from the old reporting regime to the new one, effective from March 26, 2026.