Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Shira-E

On February 8, 2026, the freighter Aegina Venture encountered significant safety issues that resulted in its detention at Ashdod. The ship was flagged for a startling total of 31 deficiencies, four of which were deemed critical enough to warrant immediate action. The primary concerns included: 1) Navigation safety with an inoperative radar, 2) Fire safety due to an improperly maintained fire detection and alarm system, 3) Emergency systems, highlighting that the emergency fire pump and its associated equipment did not meet regulatory requirements, and 4) Crew preparedness, as crew members were insufficiently familiar with existing emergency systems. Following the necessary rectifications, Aegina Venture was released on February 11, and it set sail for Iskenderun. The vessel reached the Yazici Pier on February 15, where it is scheduled for permanent repairs. Notably, this is not the first time the vessel has faced scrutiny; it was previously detained under the name Shira-E on July 22, 2025, in Iskenderun, having accumulated 23 deficiencies at that time.

The 'Shira-E' was detained in Iskenderun on July 22, 2025, after inspections revealed a total of 23 deficiencies, seven of which were deemed particularly serious and warranted immediate detention. The key issues noted included: 1) Life Saving Appliances - Crew was unfamiliar with the operation of life-saving equipment, 2) Safety of Navigation - Nautical publications were found to be expired, 3) Safety of Navigation - The required voyage or passage plan was not properly in place, 4) Alarms - Fire alarms were inoperative, 5) Structural Conditions - Essential stability, strength, and loading information were missing, 6) Fire Safety - Remote control means were inoperative, and 7) Pollution Prevention - The ballast water record book was not completed correctly. After addressing these deficiencies, the vessel was released on August 14 and set sail from Iskenderun, heading to Ashdod, with an estimated time of arrival on August 16.

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