Rescue Effort Follows Tanker Collision With New Orleans Cruise Boat
WHO:
Bloomberg Markets - Mayor Helena Moreno said all passengers and crew aboard the river cruise ship were accounted for.
WTNH - About 130 people were aboard the American Cruise Lines ship, according to a spokesperson; the company is headquartered in Guilford, Connecticut.
CBS News US - A tanker and a passenger river-cruise boat were involved in the collision.
Newsweek - The passenger vessel was an American Cruise Lines ship.
NY Post - The tanker was Atlantic Asphalt; the passenger ship was American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage.
NBC News - The river boat had over 100 passengers.
NY Post - The cruise ship had more than 125 passengers.
ABC News - American Cruise Lines confirmed American Heritage was involved.
ABC News - Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he was heading to New Orleans.
WHAT:
Bloomberg Markets - Thirty-two people were hospitalized, and none were critically injured.
WTNH - Officials were scheduled to hold a press conference to provide updates.
CBS News US - The tanker struck the river cruise boat, partially submerging it.
Newsweek - The tanker collided with the passenger vessel while it was on the Mississippi River.
NY Post - Atlantic Asphalt collided with American Heritage, which was docked.
NBC News - The collision capsized the cruise vessel and prompted a major rescue effort.
ABC News - Emergency crews responded to the vessel collision.
ABC News - American Cruise Lines said, “Guests and crew were evacuated,” and expressed concern for everyone involved.
WHERE:
CBS News US - The collision occurred on the Mississippi River near the Port of New Orleans.
NY Post - The collision was outside the Port of New Orleans Administration Building.
NBC News - The collision occurred near the French Quarter.
ABC News - American Heritage was docked in New Orleans.
WHEN:
NY Post - WDSU reported the collision occurred around 12:30 p.m.
Newsweek - The collision happened early in the afternoon.
HOW:
BBC News - Reports suggested more than 120 people were aboard the cruise ship.
ABC News - American Cruise Lines said it was “in close coordination with the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities.”
ABC News - Gov. Jeff Landry said, “We are aware of the incident on the Mississippi and we are in close contact with local officials and law enforcement,” in a social-media post.
(UPDATED November 14, 2026 01:02 UTC)
A tanker struck and capsized a docked cruise ship near New Orleans, triggering a major rescue effort. All passengers and crew were accounted for, and 32 people were hospitalized. None were critically injured; about 130 people were aboard the passenger vessel.
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(UPDATED November 13, 2026 22:00 UTC)
A tanker struck and capsized a passenger cruise ship on the Mississippi River near New Orleans. About 130 people were aboard the American Heritage; guests and crew were evacuated. Emergency crews mounted a major rescue effort, while officials prepared to provide updates.
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(UPDATED November 13, 2026 21:02 UTC)
A tanker struck and capsized a passenger cruise boat on the Mississippi River near New Orleans. More than 125 passengers were aboard American Heritage when the collision triggered a major rescue effort. Guests and crew were evacuated; emergency crews and the Coast Guard coordinated the response.