The 17 meter long fishing vessel Royal Sovereign became disabled while approaching the harbour at Sovereign, England.  The trawler had suffered a malfunction with its steering.  The vessel contacted the RNLI requesting assistance.   The RNLI all-weather lifeboat was dispatched and took the Royal Sovereign under tow.   The vessels proceeded into the harbour where the trawler safely moored.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.