What Crew Members Say About Ns-Pride

On May 20, 2026, the vessel 'NS Pride' faced its second detention of the year in Constanta, where it was found to have a staggering 26 deficiencies. Out of these, 12 serious issues warranted the detention. Among the critical violations were: 1) Missing endorsement by flag state for certificates and documents. 2) Minimum safe manning documentation did not meet required standards. 3) Manning specifications were not as outlined in the minimum safe manning doc. 4) Lack of proper training during fire drills as part of emergency systems. 5) Damaged windows, side scuttles, and deadlights affecting water and weather tightness. 6) Non-compliance of fire doors and openings within fire-resistant divisions. 7) Inadequate fire safety measures concerning divisions, decks, bulkheads, and their penetrations. 8) Navigation charts were not updated. 9) Unsafe electrical conditions under labor regulations. 10) Expired medical equipment, specifically chest and guide. 11) Shipboard working arrangements fell short of regulatory requirements. 12) The ISM certificate was not as required. After the issues were addressed, the NS Pride was released on June 2 and set sail towards Burgas as its next port of call. This incident followed the vessel's prior detention on January 5, 2026, in Burgas, where it accumulated 12 deficiencies over a span of three days.

On January 5, 2026, the 'NS Pride' faced detention in the port of Varna, identified with a troubling total of 12 deficiencies. Among these, eight were deemed serious enough to warrant the vessel's detention. The critical issues highlighted by inspectors included: 1) Missing International Code of Signals under SOLAS, impacting navigation safety; 2) Absence of a Voyage or Passage Plan; 3) Expired Nautical Publications; 4) Fire Drills inadequately trained for emergency systems; 5) Firefighting equipment not properly stowed, affecting fire safety; 6) Inadequate cleanliness of the engine room, compromising labor conditions; and 7) Inoperative bilge pumping arrangements within propulsion and auxiliary machinery. After rectifying the deficiencies, the vessel was released on January 7, 2026, and set sail towards Hereke, with an estimated time of arrival set for January 8.

On August 31, 2025, the vessel NS Pride experienced minor damage after colliding with an unidentified explosive device while navigating near Chornomorsk. At the time of the incident, the ship was not carrying any cargo, and fortunately, all crew members remained unharmed. Following the collision, NS Pride continued its journey towards the port of Sulina. The incident reportedly triggered multiple explosions, suspected to be linked to an unexploded unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that Ukrainian electronic warfare had earlier downed during an assault on the port. Witnesses indicated that several downed UAVs were visible on the water's surface, potentially having released naval mines in the area prior to the attack. The Chornomorsk region had experienced extensive drone strikes from Russian forces the previous night, which had also resulted in significant power outages due to damage inflicted on local energy facilities.

On November 23, the vessel 'NS Pride' made a safe transition to the anchorage area of Patras port, assisted by the tugboat 'Amazon'. Fortunately, there were no signs of marine pollution following the incident. The Central Port Authority of Patras is currently undertaking a preliminary investigation and has mandated a restriction on the ship's departure until it presents a valid class certificate from the appropriate monitoring classification society.

Early in the morning on November 21, 2024, the Port Authorities of Patras and Rio received alarming reports regarding the grounding of the vessel 'NS Pride,' which had ten crew members aboard, all of whom are Albanian nationals. The incident occurred approximately 0.8 nautical miles west of Antirrio in the Gulf of Patras. In response to the situation, local authorities activated their emergency response plan, deploying the tugboat 'Amazon' to assist with the grounding. A patrol vehicle was also dispatched to the location to provide support throughout the incident until conditions improved. The 'NS Pride' was on a journey from Thisvi in the Gulf of Corinth to Valletta while carrying cargo. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries or environmental concerns like water pollution. The 1st Port Department of Rio, under the Central Port Authority of Patras, launched a preliminary investigation into the grounding. They subsequently imposed restrictions on the vessel, barring it from sailing until it presents a maintenance certificate from its classifying authority. As of November 22, the 'NS Pride' remained anchored at coordinates 38° 20' N 021° 45' E. For more details, including a photo, visit the Hellenic Coast Guard's website: https://www.hcg.gr/el/epikairothta/prosara3h-fg-ploioy-sto-antirrio-diakomidh-as8enoys/

On the morning of March 25, 2019, the Port Authority of Patras received an alert regarding a mechanical issue on the vessel 'NS Pride', located three miles west of the Rio-Antirion bridge. The 'NS Pride' was on its route from Ancona to Agios Nikolaos in Viotia when it encountered trouble. Fortunately, the tug 'Proteas' (IMO: 8811273) was dispatched to assist, and the vessel was safely towed into the Port of Patras, arriving at 8:45 a.m. Following its arrival, the Central Port Authority of Patras held the 'NS Pride' until its seaworthiness could be confirmed through a detailed inspection. After passing the inspection, the vessel departed once again on May 14 at 5:15 p.m., heading for Elefsis. The 'NS Pride' successfully docked at the Aspropyrgos Terminal the following day, May 15, at 11:20 a.m.