ASIAN EMPEROR

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Collision during mooring manoever

The 'Asian Emperor' was in collision with the tug 'RAM Chango' on Nov 17, 2019, around 8 p.m. during the docking manoeuvres at the DPN World Terminal in the San Antonio port, Chile. The vehicle carrier suffered a hole in the hull with ensuing water ingress in the engine room. The damages were minor and getting repaired in port.

International Shipholding sells 2 Pure Car Truck Carriers

Mobile, Alabama, headquartered International Shipholding Corporation (NYSE: ISH) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Norwegian Car Carriers ASA for the sale of two of its international flag Pure Car Truck Carriers. The transaction is scheduled to close by the end of the first quarter and will generate proceeds of approximately $73.9 million. According to information published by Norwegian Car Carriers, the two ships are the Asian King and the Asian Emperor built at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea in 1998 and 1999 respectively. They are car carriers with a large capacity for transportation of "high and heavy" cargo with 4 hoistable car decks and a stern ramp with 150 mt load capacity. http://www.marinelog.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2036:international-shipholding-sells-two-pure-car-truck-carriers&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=107