An Analysis the Accident Between M/V Ocean Asia and M/V SITC Qingdao in Hanam Canal (Haiphong Port)

At this moment, M/V Ocean Asia was in the center line of the canal. The M/V SITC Qingdao sailed at the speed of 12.7knots. When the distance between two vessels is 0.5 NM, M/V SITC Qingdao reduced her speed and her speed is 9 knots when she was passing M/V Ocean Asia. The distance between side to side of the vessels is 10 – 15m when they were passing.