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On October 5, 2017, the car carrier 'Cygnus Leader' (IMO: 9381249) became untethered from its moorings at the North port of Bremerhaven, as powerful gusts from Storm Xavier swept through the area. The vessel collided with the berthed car carrier 'Asian King' before tugs could intervene and regain control of the situation. The 'Asian King', which had just set sail for Gothenburg at 7 p.m., narrowly avoided significant damage. In the meantime, the 'Cygnus Leader', which had arrived from Izmit the previous night at 10 p.m., was returned to berth N after sustaining damage to its stern ramp. This incident highlights the severe impact of Storm Xavier on maritime operations in the region. For more details and visuals, refer to the German report available at: http://www.focus.de/regional/bremerhaven/bremerhaven-sturm-xavier-fegt-ueber-bremerhaven-hinweg-mehrere-schiffe-bei-kollisionen-beschaedigt_id_7678789.html

International Shipholding Corporation, based in Mobile, Alabama (NYSE: ISH), has officially announced a significant transaction involving its Pure Car Truck Carriers. The company has reached an agreement with Norwegian Car Carriers ASA for the sale of two of its vessels, with the deal expected to conclude by the end of the first quarter of the year. This strategic sale is anticipated to bring in approximately $73.9 million in proceeds. The carriers involved in this sale are the Asian King and Asian Emperor, both constructed at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea, in 1998 and 1999 respectively. These vessels are designed for transporting 'high and heavy' cargo, featuring four hoistable car decks and a stern ramp capable of handling a load up to 150 metric tons. For further details, visit 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.