An alarm was sounded around 12:30 p.m. (local time) on Friday (11/13) in New Orleans when a tanker collided with the American Cruise Lines riverboat “American Heritage,” which was carrying approximately 130 people.
According to Port NOLA, the river cruise ship was moored on the Mississippi River, off 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, when the tanker “Atlantic Asphalt” struck it. The ship had docked two hours earlier to begin disembarking passengers.
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Twelve people in the water as rescues continue following collision involving river cruiser and tanker near Port of New Orleans in Louisiana, according to WDSU. https://t.co/3PGiHYVDwP
— WBC24 (@WBC24News) November 13, 2026
Rescue operations for the ship’s passengers are currently underway, led by emergency response teams that have rushed to the scene. Passengers are being transported to the New Orleans Port Authority building.
BREAKING: A ship reportedly collided with a cruise ship carrying hundreds of people on the Mississippi River near New Orleans, Louisiana. https://t.co/Hrf2LlspzF
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 13, 2026
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