Watch $100m Navy ship may have lost power before running aground

Watch $100m Navy ship may have lost power before running aground

NZ NAVY SHIP SINKS

The Royal New Zealand Navy has suffered its first loss of a ship at sea since World War Two after the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and later capsized off the coast of Samoa. The vessel, a specialist in diving and ocean imaging, encountered trouble while conducting a survey of a reef near the island of Upolu on Saturday night.

According to New Zealand’s Defence Force, the incident occurred about one nautical mile from the island. After running aground, the ship caught fire and eventually capsized. All 75 people on board, including seven scientists and four foreign military personnel, were safely evacuated to lifeboats and rescued early on Sunday.

Military officials stated that the cause of the grounding remains unknown and will be thoroughly investigated. The rescue effort was complicated by strong winds, currents, and swells that pushed lifeboats toward nearby reefs. Fortunately, the entire crew and passengers are now safe and being accommodated in Samoa before being flown back to New Zealand.

As of early Sunday morning local time, the ship was seen listing heavily with smoke rising from it before fully sinking beneath the surface by 09:00. Defence Minister Judith Collins expressed her sadness at the loss, describing the incident as “a really sad day for the Navy” but commended the crew for their professionalism and courage.

Efforts are now focused on salvaging the vessel and minimizing any environmental damage caused by the sinking. This marks the first accidental loss of a New Zealand naval vessel since World War Two.

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