The tanker that slammed into a docked New Orleans riverboat and injured dozens had been flagged with issues by officials numerous times.
The Atlantic Asphalt had received multiple citations for problems ranging from malfunctioning navigational systems to not being able to properly deploy lifeboats in an emergency by the US Coast Guard, Canadian and European officials, Nola.com reported.
Eight remain hospitalized after the 15,000-ton asphalt tanker collided with the docked American Cruise Lines’ American Heritage on the Mississippi River Friday.
The riverboat had nearly 200 people on board at the time of the crash, and 32 people — including two…
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