UPDATE: Unified Command responds to aground cruise vessel near Canton, Kentucky

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 07/09/2021 07:32 PM EDT

united states coast guard

 

News Release  

U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Heartland
Contact: 8th District Public Affairs
Office: 504-671-2020
After Hours: 618-225-9008
Eighth District online newsroom

UPDATE: Unified Command responds to aground cruise vessel near Canton, Kentucky

NEW ORLEANS — A Unified Command, comprised of representatives from the Coast Guard, the State of Kentucky, Trigg County, and American Cruise Lines are overseeing the disembarkation of passengers from the American Jazz cruise ship on the Cumberland River near Canton, Kentucky.

Passengers are disembarking by pontoon boats, with rescue and assist boats nearby to ensure passenger safety.

A safety zone is in effect for three nautical miles, from mile marker 61 to 64 on the Cumberland River, during the disembarkation process.
  
American Jazz ran aground near mile marker 62 on the Cumberland River Wednesday, carrying 120 passengers and 54 crewmembers.

No damage, pollution, or injuries were reported. The cause of the incident is under investigation. 

For questions regarding the response please contact Petty Officer Jonathan Lally at (504) 609-9929.

More information about this case can be found here.

For more information follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

-USCG-