Final report sample of collision survey
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A collision incident involving the vessels 'Han Sprinter' and 'Van Xuan' occurred on April 12, 2009, at Ben Nghe Port, Ho Chi Minh City, resulting in extensive damage to 'Han Sprinter'. The investigation identified human error by 'Van Xuan' as the primary cause of the collision, alongside failure to adhere to maritime regulations. The estimated total cost of damages and losses is USD 131,186.66, with recommendations for appropriate compensation procedures among the involved parties.
Final report sample of collision survey
- 1. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com COLLISION INSPECTION/SURVEY REPORT • Our Inspection Report No. : 3199/AD.0/2009AIM • Dated of issue : 19 May 2009 • Applicant/ : Insurance, P&I Group • Ship Owner of “Han Sprinter” : Shipping Co., • PIC of “Han Sprinter” : • Ship owner of “Van Xuan” : Vinalines Container Shipping Company (VCSC), Vietnam • PIC of “Van Xuan” : Mr. Nguyen Thanh Long / Mobile: +84.989.243.263 • P&I Club of “Van Xuan” : West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A. • PIC of P&I Club : Mr. Kevin Chan / Mobile +(852) 9103 6419, Hong Kong • Hull Underwriter of “Han Sprinter” : Insurance, P&I Group • Repairing Company : Dongil Vungtau Shipyard & Engineering Co. Ltd. • Inspected subjects : M.V “Han Sprinter” • Casualty type : Collision • Date of casualty collision : April 12, 2009 • Time of casualty collision : 15:50LT Vietnam Standard Time • Place of casualty collision : Ben Nghe Port, Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam • Scope of inspection : Collision Survey Page 1 of 29
- 2. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com This is to certify that the requested survey for purpose of ascertaining the cause and extent of damage of M.V “Han Sprinter” due to collision by M/V Van Xuan are performed at the request of the applicant: Hannara Shipping Co., Ltd – Ship-owner of “Han Sprinter” by AIM Control (The Viet_Nhan Agriculture – Industry - Marine Inspection Corporation). The Inspection Report is enclosed with the following documents: (I) INSPECTION REPORT (II) ILLUSTRATION PICTURES (III) REFERENTIAL DOCUMENTS I. INFORMATION & PRIMARY M.V HAN SPRINTER and M.V VAN XUAN 1. M.V HAN SPRINTER Name of the vessel : HAN SPRINTER Flag : Korea Port of Registry : JEJU Type of Vessel : General Cargo Ship Year build : 1985 GRT / DWT : 2,853 GRT / 2,312 MT LOA : 108.30 m; Breadth: 12.20 m; Summer draft: 6.625m Cargo onboard : Urea in Bulk Call sign : DSBE7 Official No : JJR – 992830 IMO No. : 8415782 Class No. : 8440869 Page 2 of 29
- 3. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com 2. Information of M.V HAN SPRINTER Ship - owner : Address of Ship – owners : 801, Kolon-Forestel, 45-13, Youido-Dong, Yungdungpo-Gu, Seoul Korea. Tel. / Fax : Tel. Manager : Soosung Corp., Ltd. (Korea) Hull Underwriter : Insurance Co 3. M.V VAN XUAN Name of the vessel : VAN XUAN Flag : Vietnam Port of Registry : Hai Phong Type of Vessel : Container Ship Year build : 1984 GT / DWT : 594 Teu / 11,235 MT Building : Korea 4. Information of M.V VAN XUAN Ship - owner : Vinalines Container Shipping Company (VCSC) Address : 01 Dao Duy Anh St., Ha Noi, Vietnam Tel. / Fax : Tel: +84.4. 35772689; Fax: +84.4. 35772693 Email : longnt@vinalinescontainer.com P&I Club : West of England Insurance Services (Luxembourg) S.A. PIC of PNI Club : Mr. Kevin Chan Tel. / Fax : Phone: +(852) 2529 5724/ Fax: +(852) 2529 9091/2865 0372 Email : Kevin.Chan@westpandi.com Page 3 of 29
- 4. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com II. SUMMARY 1. KEY EVENTS: 1.1. On 12 April 2009, M/V “HAN SPRINTER” under management of Master named Pak In Chel berthed at Ben Nghe Port to Discharge the Urea in Bulk. 1.2. On 12 April 2009, at approximately 15:20 Hours Vietnam Standard Time (VNST), M/V “Van Xuan” under assistant of Pilot named Nguyen Viet An maneuvered to departure from the Tan Thuan Port. 1.3. At approximately 15:55 Hours Vietnam Standard Time (VNST), Bow of STBD side of M/V “VAN XUAN” collided to stern of SBTD side of M/V “HAN SPRINTER”. 1.4. The location of collision is in approximately 106:44’05E; 10:45’60N. 2. NARRATIVE: On 12 April 2009, at approximately 15:20 Hours Vietnam Standard Time (VNST), the vessel “Han Sprinter” berthed at berthing No. K.15 of Ben Nghe Port, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam to discharge of Urea in bulk. Her Stbd Stern was struck by the vessel “ Van Xuan” was being navigated from Berthing K.13 of Tan Thuan Port, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam 3. KEY CONDITION: 2.1. At the time of collision happen, M/V “HAN SPRINTER” had berthed safety with well equipment onboard. 2.2. M/V “HAN SPRINTER” has obtained the certificates for seaworthiness at sea. 2.3. M/V “HAN SPRINTER” has maritime qualifications. 4. KEY RULES (IMO): 3.1. International Regulation for Preventing Collision at sea 1972 and adopted (the ColRegs). 3.2. Rule 8 of the ColRegs – Action to Avoid Collision (a) Any action taken to avoid a collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship. (c) If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation. Page 4 of 29
- 5. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com 5. CAUSE: 4.1. Human factor of M.V VAN XUAN: Failure to comply with regulations, Failure to obtain ship position, Misconduct/ negligence. 4.2. Environment factor– visibility was in sight of one another at daylight. 4.3. In navigation, M.V :”VAN XUAN” had failure to keep a proper distance as near to the M.V “Han Sprinter” berthed at the Ben Nghe Port. III. CAUSE OF DAMAGES & LOSS 1. CAUSE OF DAMAGE: 1.1 Identification: On 12 April 2009, at approximately 15:20 Hours Vietnam Standard Time (VNST), the vessel “Han Sprinter” berthed and discharged at Ben Nghe Port, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam. Her STBD Stern was struck by the vessel “ Van Xuan” was being navigated. 1.2 Navigation Rules (International Regulation for Preventing Collision at sea): Rule 8 (a) & (c) of the ColRegs – Action to Avoid Collision: (a) Any action taken to avoid a collision shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive, made in ample time and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship. (c) If there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the most effective action to avoid a close-quarters situation provided that it is made in good time, is substantial and does not result in another close-quarters situation. Root cause: The cause of this incident was M.V VAN XUAN had failure to comply with the requirements of the Collision Regulations. The M.V Van Xuan did not comply with the requirements of Rule 8 of International Regulation for Preventing Collision – Action to Avoid Collision. Page 5 of 29
- 6. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com IV. EXTENT OF DAMAGE FINDINGS 1. M/V “HAN SPRINTER” Port side Hull & Frame Hull plating & Frames were damaged, deformed (#19-21) with size (5.1mL x 2.4mH) on the E/R. Hull plating & Frames were damaged & deformed, dented & torn (#22-29) under loadline position on the E/R. Hull plating & Frames damaged & deformed broken (#32-34) with size (2.0mL x 1.5mH) under loadline position on Bunker tank. The horizontal stringer plating was dented & deformed at (#32-34) with size (2.0mL x 1.5mW) on F.O Bunker tank. Bulkhead of E/R was dented & deformed (#27-28). Ladder of gangway was damaged & deformed Stbd side Hull & Frame Hull plating of astern was holed, torn, deformed (#01-18) with size (12.5mL x 4.8mH x 0.11T) on the P/R & E/R. Web frames of astern were torn, deformed, cracked (#01, 06 & 10) with size (200mm x 700mm) on the P/R & E/R. Weak frames of astern were torn, deformed, cracked (#02, 03, 04 & 05, 07, 08, 09, 11, 12, 13) with size (200mm x 90mm) on the P/R & E/R. Bulkhead of P/R-E/R was torn & deformed. 02 hydraulic pipes of pumping machine were broken with size Ø34mmx8mL. The damages of Han Sprinter (see photograph recorded by our surveyors with witness by concerned parties) Page 6 of 29
- 7. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com 2. OTHERS Additional port disbursements Owners' superintendent Loss of on hire V. COSTS OF DAMAGES & LOSS Basing on the results of joint survey at the site, referring to the Invoice No. DVSR-0905/01/HSP of Dongil Vungtau Shipyard & Engineering Co., Ltd., and loss of ship-owner, we would like to expose costs of damages & loss as followings. Category Description Costs of Loss & Damages 1 Repair Cost USD 45,810.97 2 Additional port disbursements USD 3,375.69 3 Owners' superintendent USD 4,000.00 4 Loss of hire (17th to 28th April = 12days) with USD 78,000.00 USD6,500.00/day TOTAL OF THE LOSS AND DAMAGES USD 131,186.66 VI. CONCLUSION Basing on the official results of our inspection, and refer to the relative document, witness, we are of the opinion that the damages and loss to M.V Han Sprinter due to the following causes: • The M.V “Van Xuan” collided to M.V “Han Sprinter” while M.V “Han Sprinter” berthed and discharged at Ben Nghe Port, Ho Chi Minh City – Vietnam. Basing on the inspection results, we - AIM Control are of the opinion that the seriously damages to the M/V HAN SPRINTER were consequence from the impact of collision and suggest that the parties concerned should have reasonable procedures for satisfactory compensation regarding repair and/or renewal the loss / damages to M/V HAN SPRINTER and costs incurred in connection with claims to comply with all the requirements of the technical safety for re-operation. Page 7 of 29
- 8. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com To adjust the loss / damages on both vessels, we suggest the ship-owners of both vessels, P&I Clubs, Underwriters and the parties concerned should have reasonable treatment on collision liability. FOR AGRICULTURE - INDUSTRY - MARINE INSPECTION CORP. Dr Capt Nguyen Te Nhan/General Director Page 8 of 29
- 9. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com PHOTOS (were taken at the site with witness by concerning parties) Vessel Han Sprinter berthed at Ben Nghe Port – HCMC, Vietnam Vessel Van Xuan anchored after collision at Sai Gon River – HCMC, Vietnam Page 9 of 29
- 10. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com PORT SIDE Hull plating of Port side was damaged Measuring to the damaged hull plating of portside under witness by concerned parties Page 10 of 29
- 11. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Hull plating of port side damaged & deformed, broken (#32-34) Page 11 of 29
- 12. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Frames of port side damaged & deformed, broken (#22-29) Page 12 of 29
- 13. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com STBD SIDE Hull plating of Stbd side was damaged Page 13 of 29
- 14. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Hull plating of Stbd side was damaged (Viewing from outside & inside) Page 14 of 29
- 15. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Frames of SBTD side damaged & deformed, broken Page 15 of 29
- 16. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Frames of SBTD side damaged & deformed, broken Page 16 of 29
- 17. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL SUPERVISION REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE Page 17 of 29
- 18. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE Page 18 of 29
- 19. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE Page 19 of 29
- 20. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE Page 20 of 29
- 21. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE The concerned parties discussed to damages & method of repair & renewal onboard Page 21 of 29
- 22. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO SBTD SIDE Page 22 of 29
- 23. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO PORT SIDE Page 23 of 29
- 24. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO PORT SIDE Page 24 of 29
- 25. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO PORT SIDE Page 25 of 29
- 26. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com Repair to the horizontal stringer plating on F.O Bunker tank. Page 26 of 29
- 27. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com REPAIR & RENEWAL TO PORT SIDE Page 27 of 29
- 28. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com COATING & TESTING SUPERVISION AFTER REPAIR COMPLETED COATING TO HULL PLATING & FRAMES INSIDE & OUTSIDE Page 28 of 29
- 29. The Viet-Nhan Agriculture - Industry - Marine Control Inspection Group 45, Str. 03, Ward 04, District 03, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Tel. (848) 832 - 7204 – (849) 03615612, Fax: (848) 832 - 8393 aimcontrol@vnn.vn, aimcontrol@hotmail.com, www.aimcontrolgroup.com TESTING Page 29 of 29