Discover the Ns-Thor: Ratings & Maritime News

On January 28, 2026, the vessel 'Ns Thor' faced detention in Kocaeli due to a series of serious deficiencies identified during an inspection. The ship was found to have a total of 16 deficiencies, with five categorized as severe and warranting the detention. The issues included inadequate emergency training for fire drills, substandard conditions in the bulkhead construction, improper ballast water exchange procedures, deficiencies in the water and weather-tight integrity of railings and walkways, and the absence of a valid ISM (International Safety Management) certificate. Following remediation efforts, the 'Ns Thor' was released from detention on January 31 and promptly set sail towards Tuzla. The vessel arrived in Tuzla on the same day and dropped anchor at coordinates 40° 49' N, 029° 15' E. As of February 2, the 'Ns Thor' remained moored and stationary, pending further evaluations. This incident underscores the ongoing importance of maritime safety standards and regulatory compliance in the shipping industry.