Wild video shows the moment a tanker struck a docked cruise ship in New Orleans

Watch the moment a tanker struck a cruise ship in New Orleans, prompting rescues Updated: 9:59 PM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Erin Lowrey Watch the moment a tanker struck a cruise ship in New Orleans, prompting rescues Updated: 9:59 PM EST Nov 13, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Erin Lowrey A terrifying video captured the moment a tanker struck a docked cruise ship in New Orleans, prompting a massive emergency response and rescues on the Mississippi River.

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Video shot by Barry Kern shows the tanker colliding with the cruise ship.

The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. under the Crescent City Connection Bridge.

According to Port NOLA officials, the Atlantic Asphalt tanker collided with the American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage while the cruise ship was docked on the Mississippi River outside 1350 Port of New Orleans Place.

The American Heritage had docked approximately two hours earlier to begin passenger disembarkation, according to Port NOLA.

At the time of the incident, approximately 129 passengers, in addition to crew members, were aboard the American Heritage.

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