According to the BBC, a preliminary investigation by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) indicates that the tanker Atlantic Asphalt suffered a steering failure before colliding with the docked river cruise ship American Heritage in New Orleans on Friday. The ship's rudder became stuck to the starboard side, causing the vessel to veer toward the east bank of the river. The exact cause of the malfunction has not yet been determined. The accident resulted in 32 people from the cruise ship being hospitalized for non-critical injuries, with no one reported missing. The NTSB expects to release a preliminary report within 30 days.