Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ns-Spirit

On August 13, 2025, the vessel "NS Spirit" faced a significant detention in Karadeniz Eregli, marking a crucial point in its maritime operations. The ship was found to have 18 deficiencies, out of which 15 were classified as serious enough to warrant its detention. Some of the critical issues identified included inadequate medical equipment, improper insulation of pipes and wires, unsafe working conditions due to obstructions, and insufficient lighting in working spaces. Additionally, the general alarm system was deemed non-functional, and the operation of both propulsion and auxiliary machinery was found lacking. The ship lacked a necessary tonnage certificate and failed to have its rescue boats ready for action. Other serious deficiencies included damaged doors, polluted water prevention measures, and inadequate navigation records. The ship also fell short in emergency systems training, as fire drills and enclosed space entry drills were not conducted properly. The NS Spirit was released on August 15, 2025, and after a brief stay in Eregli anchorage, it set sail towards Sulina, with an estimated time of arrival set for August 18. Notably, this incident follows its last detention on January 3 in Kocaeli, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the vessel's compliance and safety standards.

On January 3, 2025, the vessel 'NS Spirit' faced detention in Kocaeli, Turkey, due to a staggering 36 deficiencies identified during inspection, with nine deemed serious enough to warrant immediate action. The alarming issues included: 1) Inoperative life-saving appliances, specifically the launching arrangements for rescue boats; 2) Inadequate navigation safety measures concerning the Bridge Navigational Watch Alarm System (BNWAS); 3) Malfunctions in various alarms; 4) Non-compliance with fire safety regulations regarding fire doors and openings in fire-resisting divisions; 5) Substandard conditions of the fire pump and its associated piping; 6) An inoperative fire detection and alarm system; 7) Missing entries in the International Air Pollution Certificate; 8) Absence of the thickness measurement report; and 9) Cracked ballast, fuel, and other tanks affecting structural integrity. Following rectifications, the 'NS Spirit' was released on January 10, 2025, and was allowed to make a single voyage to the shipyard area in Yalova for permanent repairs. The vessel successfully arrived in Altinova on January 11, marking a critical step towards compliance and operational safety.

On August 22 at 8 a.m., the 'Hanseatic Spirit' (IMO 9088263) set sail from Brake, where it had been undergoing repairs at the inner harbour following a collision with the inland watercraft 'Ascania' just a week prior. The vessel was moored at the quay, and the necessary repairs have now been completed, allowing the 'Hanseatic Spirit' to continue its maritime journey.