New Orleans port sues tanker owners over cruise ship collision for $1m
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Summary
The Port of New Orleans sued the owners and managers of the tanker Atlantic Asphalt, seeking more than $1 million for damage from its collision with the docked cruise ship American Heritage. More than 100 passengers were rescued; 32 people went to hospital with non-critical injuries, and no one was reported missing. Investigators are still determining the cause.Key Facts
- The collision happened Friday afternoon on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.
- The American Heritage was left on its side and partially submerged after the tanker struck it.
- About 129 passengers, as well as crew members, were aboard the cruise ship.
- Rescuers took more than 100 passengers from the river.
- Thirty-two people were treated in hospital for non-critical injuries.
- The lawsuit names the tanker, its owner Nave Shipping SA, and its manager Thome Ship Management Pte Ltd.
- The port seeks payment for cleanup, inspections, repairs, and other costs, and asks the court to seize and sell the tanker.
- The Coast Guard said a loss of steering may have contributed to the collision, but the cause remains under investigation.
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