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Tanker Hits Cruise Ship on Mississippi
13 Nov
Summary
- A tanker ship collided with a cruise ship.
- The incident occurred on the Mississippi River.
- First responders were on scene following the collision.
On Friday, a significant maritime incident unfolded on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. An Atlantic Asphalt tanker ship made contact with the American Cruise Lines' American Heritage vessel.
The collision occurred while the American Heritage was docked. The incident took place outside 1350 Port of New Orleans Place. First responders were dispatched to the scene following the event.
Details regarding the extent of damage or potential cause were not immediately available. The event prompted a response from emergency services to assess the situation.