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Tanker strikes cruise boat on Mississippi in New Orleans
Latest · New Orleans port accuses tanker companies of negligence in $1 million lawsuit (KVAL)
A tanker struck a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Nov. 13, and rescue operations began. CBC News reported the collision and…
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First published 21:30 UTC, 13 November 2026 · Updated 14:19 UTC, 15 November 2026
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A tanker struck a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River in New Orleans on Nov. 13, and rescue operations began. CBC News reported the collision and rescue effort, while the Sydney Morning Herald said passengers were in the water. The Witney Gazette reported that all passengers and crew survived; iHeart said more than 100 people were evacuated, while another report put the number aboard at nearly 150.
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Live timeline 60 headlines
15 November 2026
- 01:40KVAL · · also on 16 other sitesNew Orleans port accuses tanker companies of negligence in $1 million lawsuit Original ↗
- 00:28ABC News (Australia) · · also on 1 other siteUS investigators probe cause of tanker-cruise ship collision Original ↗
14 November 2026
- 23:43WTVB | 1590 AM · 95.5 FM | The Voice of Branch County · · also on 10 other sitesData recorder recovered from tanker in New Orleans cruise ship collision, NTSB says Original ↗
- 22:27BBC News · · also on 1 other siteNew Orleans port sues tanker owners over cruise ship collision for $1m Original ↗
- 21:53WLKY · · also on 16 other sitesNew Orleans port sues to get control of tanker Original ↗
- 21:00FOX 10 Phoenix · · also on 13 other sitesPort of New Orleans sues tanker owner hours after riverboat crash Original ↗
- 20:53WISN · · also on 8 other sitesCreole Queen crew rescues 9 after Mississippi cruise ship collision Original ↗
- 20:23https://www.ktiv.com · · also on 6 other sitesPort of New Orleans sues tanker owners following ship collision on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:22pressdemocrat.com · · also on 2 other sitesNew Orleans port sues to get control of tanker that hit cruise ship Original ↗
- 20:12The Hunts Post · · also on 16 other sitesPort sues to get control of tanker that crashed into cruise ship on Mississippi Original ↗
- 19:34baltimoresun.com · · also on 16 other sitesNew Orleans port sues to get control of tanker that crashed into cruise ship on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 19:33standardspeaker.com · · also on 2 other sitesLocal tour group on cruise ship in New Orleans tanker crash Original ↗
- 17:53KHBS · · also on 16 other sitesNew Orleans cruise ship collision: Survivor speaks out Original ↗
- 16:52ckom.com · · also on 1 other siteAll on cruise ship survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 13:07NSPR · · also on 16 other sitesOver 30 injured, no fatalities after tanker strikes cruise ship in New Orleans Original ↗
- 09:06webindia123.com · · also on 1 other siteTrump praises Coast Guard, first responders for rescue efforts after tanker-cruise ship collision in Louisiana Original ↗
- 07:51gdnonline.com · World News: Tanker collides with cruise ship in New Orleans, 32 hospitalised Original ↗
- 03:35https://www.fox10tv.com · · also on 1 other site'This is real bad': Witness reacts to Mississippi River ship collision Original ↗
- 01:20https://www.wafb.com · · also on 2 other sitesWhy don't river cruise ships have visible lifeboats? Original ↗
- 01:17KTEN · · also on 11 other sitesTanker 'lost control' and hit cruise ship in New Orleans, spurring massive evacuation, officials say Original ↗
- 00:49https://www.witn.com · · also on 5 other sitesAll people accounted for following cruise ship collision in New Orleans Original ↗
- 00:34Xinhua · Tanker collides with cruise ship near U.S. Port of New Orleans -Xinhua Original ↗
- 00:01Witney Gazette · · also on 16 other sitesAll passengers and crew survive as tanker hits river cruise boat on Mississippi Original ↗
13 November 2026
- 23:42wtop.com · · also on 16 other sitesAll passengers and crew on New Orleans paddleboat survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 23:39WMUR · · also on 9 other sitesNew Orleans cruise ship collision: All accounted for, 32 hospitalized Original ↗
- 23:30https://www.knoe.com · · also on 16 other sitesLIVE: 'Miracle on the Mississippi'|No fatalities after tanker crashes into river cruiser carrying nearly 150 people near Port of New Orleans Original ↗
- 23:24The Sydney Morning Herald · · also on 2 other sitesCruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans, passengers in water Original ↗
- 22:53https://www.wthitv.com · · also on 16 other sitesLIVE: All people accounted for following cruise ship collision in New Orleans Original ↗
- 22:49x1071.com · · also on 2 other sitesTanker strikes Mississippi Riverboat cruise ship in New Orleans Original ↗
- 22:35bordermail.com.au · · also on 6 other sitesPassengers rescued after river boat hit by tanker Original ↗
- 22:13b100quadcities.com · · also on 2 other sitesRiver Cruise Ship That Visits Davenport Capsizes In New Orleans Original ↗
- 22:08Irish Examiner · · also on 2 other sitesTanker hits river cruise boat on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 21:59RTÉ · · also on 1 other siteTanker hits docked river cruise ship in New Orleans Original ↗
- 21:47newcastleherald.com.au · · also on 2 other sitesNew Orleans river boat hit by tanker on Mississippi Original ↗
- 21:46The Globe and Mail · · also on 1 other siteTanker collides with New Orleans river cruise carrying 129 passengers Original ↗
- 21:38WLWT · · also on 16 other sitesNew Orleans cruise line collision: What we know Original ↗
- 21:25viperrocks.com · · also on 1 other siteTanker collides with riverboat on Mississippi River at Port of New Orleans Original ↗
- 21:25https://www.wtvy.com · · also on 11 other sitesLIVE: Tanker collides with river cruiser carrying nearly 150 people near Port of New Orleans, rescues underway Original ↗
- 21:22The Manila Times · · also on 1 other siteTanker hits river cruise ship near New Orleans port Original ↗
- 21:1793.3 The Drive · · also on 16 other sitesFreighter collides with cruise ship in New Orleans, passengers in the water Original ↗
- 21:13WSOC TV · · also on 3 other sitesRescue operations underway after Mississippi River boat crash Original ↗
- 21:06CBC News · · also on 1 other siteRescue underway in New Orleans after tanker hits river cruise boat Original ↗
- 20:54iheart.com · Tanker Collides With Docked Cruise Ship In New Orleans Original ↗
- 20:49arabnews.com · · also on 1 other siteTanker capsizes cruise boat carrying 129 passengers on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:48WAtoday · · also on 3 other sitesCruise ship hit by tanker in New Orleans as rescue begins Original ↗
- 20:31ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV · · also on 16 other sitesRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat Original ↗
- 20:31abc15.com · · also on 9 other sitesNearly 200 passengers rescued after tanker hits river cruise boat in New Orleans Original ↗
- 20:28KHGI · · also on 16 other sitesRescues underway after tanker hit river cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans Original ↗
- 20:28nbcdfw.com · · also on 3 other sitesRescue underway after tanker collides with New Orleans river boat Original ↗
- 20:28nbcnewyork.com · · also on 2 other sitesRescue underway after an oil tanker collides with a New Orleans river boat Original ↗
- 20:28KOKH · · also on 7 other sitesTanker collides with river cruise ship on Mississippi River in New Orleans Original ↗
- 20:28WGME · · also on 2 other sitesMultiple people hospitalized after tanker hits river cruise ship on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:24WCVB · · also on 16 other sitesRescues underway after tanker collides with cruise ship on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:24winnipegfreepress.com · · also on 16 other sitesRescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:22khqa.com · · also on 1 other siteTanker strikes river cruise boat in New Orleans, partially submerging it as rescues unfold Original ↗
- 20:13wdio.com · · also on 16 other sitesAll passengers and crew on New Orleans cruise ship survive crash with tanker on Mississippi River Original ↗
- 20:09News8000.com · · also on 16 other sitesTanker collides with river cruiser near Port of New Orleans Original ↗
- 20:03FOX 5 Atlanta · · also on 4 other sitesNew Orleans tanker crashes into riverboat carrying 129 passengers; rescues ongoing Original ↗
- 19:54https://www.wlox.com · · also on 16 other sitesSource: River cruiser carrying 150 people taking on water near Port of New Orleans, rescue efforts underway Original ↗
- 19:41NOLA.com · · also on 2 other sitesTanker collides with cruise ship in New Orleans Original ↗
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