Source: United Press International
“The Port of New Orleans filed a federal lawsuit Friday seeking more than $1 million in damages after a tanker struck a docked cruise ship on the Mississippi River, injuring more than 30 people. The port also obtained a federal court order authorizing the seizure of the Atlantic Asphalt tanker. … The Atlantic Asphalt struck the American Heritage at approximately 12:30 p.m. Friday while passengers were disembarking near the Crescent City Connection bridge. New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno said the tanker ‘lost control’ before hitting the riverboat. The impact caused the cruise ship to tip onto its side, sending passengers into the Mississippi River. Authorities said 32 people were hospitalized following the incident, but none suffered critical injuries.” (11/14/26)