Manly ferries operator says vessel 'well away' from Sydney Harbour cruise ship when steering failed

 The operator of Sydney's ferries has denied a new vessel was in the path of a cruise ship in Sydney Harbour when it suffered a steering failure.

Three catamaran ferries have been withdrawn from service following the incident that occurred when the Fairlight vessel was travelling from Manly to Circular Quay just before 5pm on Monday.

Transdev managing director Loretta Lynch told ABC Radio Sydney there was no risk to passengers.

"The master immediately slowed the ferry and switched to backup steering, which really only takes a few seconds, regained full control of the vessel, and made sure what the issue was," she said.

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