HMNZS Manawanui: New Zealand loses first naval ship since …
WEB2 days ago · The HMNZS Manawanui was a relatively new addition to the New Zealand navy, having been purchased in 2018 for around $100 million NZD ($61 million), though it was built in the early 2000s.
Royal New Zealand Navy - Wikipedia
WEBThe Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN; Māori: Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa, lit. 'Sea Warriors of New Zealand') is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. The fleet currently consists of nine ships.
New Zealand Navy ship sinks off Samoa - NBC News
WEB2 days ago · WELLINGTON — A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground and sank off Samoa but all 75 crew and passengers on board were safe, the New Zealand Defense Force said in a statement on Sunday ...
No evidence of major fuel spill on Samoan reef where New Zealand navy ...
WEB1 day ago · WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Divers and marine experts found no evidence of a major fuel spill on a Samoan reef Tuesday after a New Zealand navy ship ran aground and sank, Samoa’s deputy prime minister said. All 75 people on board the HMNZS Manawanui evacuated safely as the boat foundered about a mile off the coast …
New Zealand loses first naval ship to sea since WW2 - BBC
WEBThe Royal New Zealand Navy has lost its first ship to the sea since World War Two, after one of its vessels ran aground off the coast of Samoa. HMNZS Manawanui, a specialist diving and ocean ...
New Zealand Navy ship sinks off Samoa, all 75 onboard safe
WEB4 days ago · WELLINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A Royal New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground and sank off Samoa but all 75 crew and passengers on board were safe, the New Zealand Defence Force said in a statement on ...
Royal New Zealand Navy - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBApr 23, 2024 · As an island nation with no immediate neighbours, maritime security is vital for New Zealand. Around 90% of our imports and exports are transported by sea so ensuring our trade routes are secure is critical for our economy.
New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoa; all 75 aboard safe
WEB3 days ago · New Zealand's Navy is already working at reduced capacity with three of its nine ships idle due to personnel shortages. Reuters. Reuters is a news agency founded in 1851 and owned by the Thomson ...
New Zealand Navy eyes a unique opportunity to revamp its fleet
WEBJul 18, 2024 · Despite its personnel woes, the Royal New Zealand Navy is buoyant about its future, especially as it anticipates a raft of new vessels entering service.
Trio of new boats strengthens Royal New Zealand Navy’s capability
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has added new high-speed craft to its fleet which will allow it to deliver divers, troops and mine counter measures on military operations around coastal waters.