New Orleans port sues Chinese-owned tanker in seizure attempt after cruise ship collision
The tanker, the Atlantic Asphalt, collided with the American Heritage cruise ship on Friday, leading to what the lawsuit stated was over $1 million in damages to the dock, but no deaths.
The Port of New Orleans has initiated a $1 million lawsuit against a Chinese-owned tanker, the Atlantic Asphalt, following a collision with a docked river cruise ship named American Heritage. The accident resulted in over $1 million in damages to the dock and injuries to 32 people, none of whom suffered critical harm. The cruise ship carried 197 passengers and crew members, who were not affected fatally.
As of Saturday, 8 individuals remained hospitalized, according to the Associated Press. The cause of the crash remains unclear, but US Coast Guard Capt. Melanie Burnham noted a potential loss of steering control. In the lawsuit, the port claims the incident stemmed from the negligence, gross negligence, fault, or carelessness of the tanker's operator, who failed to employ all necessary measures to prevent the risk.
National Transportation Safety Board member John DeLeeuw stated that a preliminary report on the collision's cause would be released within 30 days, with a comprehensive report expected to take 18-24 months. The Atlantic Asphalt is registered under the Liberia flag and is owned by Nave Shipping SA, a subsidiary of the China State Shipbuilding Corporation.
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