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HMNZS Manawanui sinking a ‘loss’ for NZ relationship with Pacific
The sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa's Upolu coast has been described as a “huge loss” for New Zealand's relationship with the Pacific amid a serious geopolitical time in the region.
New Zealand Navy Hydrographic Ship HMNZS Manawanui Sinks Near Samoa
Royal New Zealand Navy hydrographic dive and survey ship HMNZS Manawanui (A09) sank on Sunday after running aground off the southern coast of the island of Upolu, Samoa. The ship ran aground on Saturday evening while on a survey mission in the area.
HMNZS Manawanui: What we know about the ship's sinking
The Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui has sunk off the coast of Samoa after running aground on a reef. The 75 passengers and crew were evacuated into life rafts after the incident on Saturday night - a move that authorities say likely prevented loss of life.
Public Demands Transparency On The Sinking Of The HMNZS Manawanui
The New Zealand Defence Force-led inquiry to determine the cause of the HMNZS Manawanui’s sinking may be kept secret from the public. “The reasons for the demise of the HMNZS Manawanui must be made known” said a spokesman for the Taxpayers’ Union, Sam Warren.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Commander Yvonne Gray reflects on disaster
At 9am, HMNZS Manawanui capsized and went below the surface near the southern coast of Upolu in Samoa where it now lies. Most were evacuated from the life rafts onto rescuing ship
'Very worst imagining became a reality': Commander of HMNZS Manawanui reflects on disaster
The captain of the doomed HMNZS Manawanui says the disaster was when her “very worst imagining became a reality”. Commander Yvonne Gray was in charge of th
RNZN Divers Assess Sunken HMNZS Manawanui In Samoa
HMNZS Manawanui is in water about 30m deep and a light oil sheen from its initial capsize is being dispersed by wind and waves, Maritime Component Commander Commodore Shane Arndell says.
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Nearly 1000 tonnes of diesel on sunken ship
Nearly 1000 tonnes of diesel fuel were onboard HMNZS Manawanui when it sank, the Chief of Navy says. The Manawanui sank off the south coast of the island of Upolu on Saturday, after running aground, catching fire and capsizing.
Is HMNZS Manawanui leaking? Conflicting reports from NZ and Samoa
We also saw an oil slick on the water which the New Zealand Defence Force maintains is residual fuel from the initial sinking ...
New Zealand launches inquiry into sinking of HMNZS Manawanui amid growing environmental concern
A Samoan man said oil from the sunk HMNZS Manawanui was identifiable along the coast for several kilometres which would have ...
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New Zealand’s HMNZS Manawanui capsizes after running aground
The HMNZS Manawanui grounded off the Samoan coast, capsizing the following day. A coordinated rescue effort led by the New ...
HMNZS Manawanui sinking: Rescuer tells of harrowing mission to save crew, emotional scenes
The rescuer - who owns commercial diving company Ark Marine - was called upon on Saturday night after news broke that a Royal ...
Navy dispels concerns HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oil
The Navy says HMNZS Manawanui, the ship which sunk off the coast of Samoa, is not leaking oil. Navy Commodore Shane Arndell ...
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Manawanui Sinking: Speedy Cleanup Will Be Crucial, But Many Challenges Ahead
Speed will be of the essence as salvage crews attempt to stop fuel leaking from the sunken New Zealand naval ship off the ...
New Zealand loses first naval ship since WWII; vessel threatening oil spill off Samoan coast
New Zealand’s Navy lost its first ship since World War II after the HMNZS Manawanui sank on a reef off the coast of Samoa on ...
Manawanui sinking: Coastal areas clear of oil so far - minister
Oil from the sunken HMNZS Manawanui was seen out in the ocean on Monday, but there has been none so far on coastal areas, Samoa's transport secretary says.