TRI STATE

Port rudder lost from debris (high water event). Vessel awaiting drydock to make repairs.

While conducting pre underway checks the Starboard Rudder was suspected to have been lost. Drydock the following day on 19OCT2021 confirmed that the rudder was indeed lost.

(a) Steering systems must meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by refernce, see 136.112 of subchapter), Part 4, Cahpter 3, Section 3. (b) Steering systems on new towing vessels operating exclusively on rivers or intracoastal waterways may meet ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 2, Section 3. ITV TRI STATE discovered port steering rudder missing after reportable marine casualty and subsequent dry dock inspection. Upon replacement of same in kind rudder material and configuration, the steering gear is to be tried out on a trial trip in order to demonstate full functionality of new rudder material.

Propulsion machinery, including main engines, reduction gears, shafting, bearings, and electrical equipment and systems, must have suitable propulsion controls to provide the operator full control at each operating station. Vessel experienced a loss of throttle response at operating station, resulting in loss of maneuverability. Provide documentation and or statement attesting to the reliability of involved throttle control system prior to movement of cargo. Vessel is authorized to movement throughout the port otherwise. 46 CFR 143.205(c)(3)