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Concepts

Loss of Propulsion and Steering

Loss of propulsion and steering is the loss or degradation of the thrust, rudder, azimuth, or control response needed to maintain heading, speed, or manoeuvrability.

Definition

Loss of propulsion and steering is the loss or degradation of the thrust, rudder, azimuth, or control response needed to maintain heading, speed, or manoeuvrability.

Why it matters

Loss of propulsion or steering can turn a machinery or control problem into a navigation casualty when sea room, traffic separation, weather, or tow assistance is limited. The linked accident pages preserve whether the loss was a confirmed finding, a reported consequence, or an unresolved mechanism.

Accidents linked to this concept are grouped by vessel type.