Atlantic Asphalt tanker collides with docked cruise ship on Mississippi River, all rescued

Atlantic Asphalt tanker collides with docked cruise ship on Mississippi River, all rescued

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A 525-foot Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the docked American Heritage river cruise ship on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, prompting the evacuation of more than 130 passengers and crew, according to CNN. Earlier reports from The Guardian said the tanker had struck the American Heritage vessel and that a multi-agency rescue operation was launched, evacuating 129 passengers and crew.

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Atlantic Asphalt American Cruise Lines American Heritage Port NOLA Port NOLA Harbor Police New Orleans Fire Department New Orleans Police Department U.S. Coast Guard Helena Moreno Jeff Landry Regional Transportation Authority

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Mississippi River, Louisiana, United States New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Port of New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Crescent City Connection, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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November 13, 2026
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All passengers rescued after tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River
All passengers rescued after tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River

BBC • 13 Nov 23:42

A tanker lost control and struck a cruise ship near New Orleans, prompting a rescue operation that accounted for all passengers and hospitalized 32 people with non-critical injuries.

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All passengers rescued after cruise ship collision on Mississippi River
All passengers rescued after cruise ship collision on Mississippi River

BBC • 13 Nov 23:40

Around 130 people were evacuated from the American Heritage cruise ship after it was struck by a tanker in New Orleans, with 32 hospitalized for non-critical injuries and no missing persons.

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Tanker collides with river cruise ship near New Orleans port, passengers rescued
Tanker collides with river cruise ship near New Orleans port, passengers rescued

CBS News • 13 Nov 23:22

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, causing the boat to list and partially submerge; all passengers and crew were accounted for and treated for non-critical injuries.

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Tanker collision capsizes New Orleans river cruise vessel, all aboard rescued
Tanker collision capsizes New Orleans river cruise vessel, all aboard rescued

The Age • 13 Nov 23:16

A steering failure on an Atlantic Asphalt tanker caused it to strike the docked American Heritage paddleboat in New Orleans, prompting a rescue operation that saved all 180 passengers and crew.

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All Passengers Accounted for After Tanker Hits New Orleans Riverboat
All Passengers Accounted for After Tanker Hits New Orleans Riverboat

The New York Times • 13 Nov 21:48

A tanker collision with the American Heritage riverboat in New Orleans left 129 passengers unharmed, with 32 hospitalized and no critical injuries reported.

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Tanker collides with docked river cruise ship on Mississippi River near New Orleans
Tanker collides with docked river cruise ship on Mississippi River near New Orleans

CNN • 13 Nov 20:55

A 525-foot Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the American Heritage riverboat of American Cruise Lines while it was docked, prompting evacuations of more than 130 passengers and crew.

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Tanker collides with American Heritage river cruise boat in New Orleans, 129 aboard
Tanker collides with American Heritage river cruise boat in New Orleans, 129 aboard

Global News • 13 Nov 20:39

A tanker struck the American Heritage paddlewheel cruise vessel on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, partially submerging the boat carrying 129 passengers; authorities have not yet confirmed injuries.

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Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River near New Orleans, rescue efforts underway
Tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River near New Orleans, rescue efforts underway

WDSU • 13 Nov 20:21

A tanker struck the docked cruise ship American Heritage on the Mississippi River, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation and a temporary river closure.

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Tanker collides with American Heritage cruise ship near New Orleans port
Tanker collides with American Heritage cruise ship near New Orleans port

WDSU • 13 Nov 20:17

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans, prompting rescue efforts for passengers and crew.

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Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise ship carrying over 130 people
Tanker collides with New Orleans river cruise ship carrying over 130 people

The Guardian • 13 Nov 20:10

A tanker struck the American Heritage cruise liner on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, prompting rescue operations for the 129 passengers and crew aboard.

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Tanker collision with cruise ship on Mississippi River prompts rescue operation in New Orleans
Tanker collision with cruise ship on Mississippi River prompts rescue operation in New Orleans

The Guardian • 13 Nov 20:04

A tanker struck the American Heritage river cruise vessel on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, leading to the evacuation of passengers and crew and a multi-agency rescue effort.

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