RedactedNarrative: Vessel 1 & 2 were traveling south on the river in a hip tow. ( Vessel 2 being approximately 5 feet in front vessel 1) Vessel 1 was underpower with an outboard engine and with no steering.  
  
  The operator of vessel 2 was on the bow. Vessel 2 had steering capabilities but no working engine. Vessel 2 lost control of its steering. The vessel's rudder got stuck in a fixed position causing both vessels to steer to starboard. 
  
  Operator of vessel 1 was unaware of the steering issues and both vessels struck one engine of docked vessel 3 and one engine on a docked vessel 4. No injuries.
  Operator 1 was issued infractions  for the following: 15-131 (7), 15-129(a)(1), 15-129(a)(6), 15-129(a)(7), 15-129(a)(5), and verbal warning for 15-144h.
  Operator 2 was issued infractions for 15-129(a)(1), 15-129(a)(7) and 15-144h