JEAN RIBAULT

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Ferry sidelined due to steering issue

The 'Jean Ribault' was taken out of service due to an equipment issue in the morning of Sep 11, 2021. The JTA inspected the vessel and found that a part associated with the steering unit was damaged and needed to be replaced. The ferry was expected to resume its service in the middle of week 37, after the part is replaced and the vessel passes inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard. -

Damaged propeller shaft needs repairs

The "Jean Ribault" was lifted out of the water on July 30, 2019. and a damage assessment was completed. It was estimated the repair work would take two weeks to complete. On July 25 the ferry suffered damage when a submerged rope got tangled in the propeller in Fort George. An initial inspection conducted by the JTA and the U.S. Coast Guard, confirmed that the propeller shaft sustained damage that will require repairs before it can be returned to service. Another, more thorough inspection of the damage was scheduled for July 31.