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Port of New Orleans sues tanker owner for over $1M after crash with cruise ship
Fox Business • • nation
Key Points:
- The Port of New Orleans is suing for over $1 million in damages after the Atlantic Asphalt tanker struck the docked American Heritage river cruise ship, causing significant damage and partial sinking.
- The lawsuit accuses the tanker’s owner and management companies of negligence for failing to prevent the collision near the Crescent City Connection bridge.
- A federal judge authorized the emergency seizure of the tanker to secure the port's claims, with potential sale of the vessel to cover damages being considered.
- The collision resulted in 32 hospitalizations but no fatalities or critical injuries, and the tanker is currently stable at anchor as investigations continue.
- Both the tanker’s management and other involved parties have yet to provide official comments on the incident.
