Port of New Orleans sues tanker that hit riverboat cruise for $1 million
Summary
The Port of New Orleans sued the owners and managers of the tanker M/V Atlantic Asphalt, seeking more than $1 million for damage after it struck the docked American Heritage riverboat on the Mississippi River on November 13. The collision left the riverboat on its side and largely underwater; everyone aboard both vessels was accounted for, with no fatalities or critical injuries reported.Key Facts
- The collision occurred at the port's Thalia Street Terminal in New Orleans.
- The port's lawsuit names the tanker, its owner Nave Shipping SA, and its manager Thome Ship Management Pte, Ltd.
- The port seeks compensation for cleanup, inspections, repairs, and other expenses.
- The lawsuit asks a federal court to seize and sell the tanker to cover the claimed damage.
- The port alleges that the tanker and its operators failed to take available steps to avoid hitting the stationary riverboat.
- About 129 passengers and crew members were aboard the American Heritage when the collision occurred.
- Thome Ship Management said the tanker crew was safe and that the vessel was anchored for damage assessments.
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