The navy has confirmed that the Manawanui had recently undergone a maintenance period and was deemed safe for operation after post-maintenance trials.
All 75 crew and passengers were safely rescued before the vessel was lost. The ship had 950 tonnes of diesel fuel onboard, which poses a potential environmental threat, though the navy notes that the fuel is a lighter oil that may partially evaporate, reducing its toxicity. Local conservationists are urging the removal of the wreck to protect the area’s delicate ecosystem. Concerns had been raised about the possibility of oil leaks prior to the ship’s departure, but
The Defence Force has launched a Court of Inquiry to investigate the incident and gather facts, but the inquiry cannot issue legal penalties, nor can its findings be used in court.
Rear Admiral Garin Golding assured that all the necessary processes were followed before the ship’s deployment, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said it was important not to jump to conclusions. While parts of the investigation will remain confidential due to “commercial sensitivity”, the inquiry aims to provide early insights into the cause of the sinking. The Manawanui was not covered by insurance, as Royal New Zealand Navy vessels are typically uninsured due to the high costs and restrictions associated with policies for military operations in hazardous environments.
FFS?
What I can’t get over is the number of people onboard this vessel
75
Seems more like a miniature ‘black-hole’ than a Navy ship
This will cost an arm and a leg before this mess is cleaned up
DEI Maintenance Crew working under a Marine Engineer who is of the same …’quality’…???
I’d be talking to the inspector who approved Sea worthiness 🤔.
Assuming the inspection signed off on the many eco sounders?
https://marine-digital.com/article_top_9_sensors_on_the_ship
“Powers down guys, DROP the ANCHORS”… just a thought.
well the captain is a hero no loss of life, never mind she put one of the most advanced sonar charting ships on a reef main thing we had a captain that identified as a woman and most likely fluent in tereo GO NZ NAVY reap what you sow…
Reported in US:
The lesbian and her mate did a campervan tour of NZ and fell in love with the country.
As a scheme to stay in country she joined the Navy and was promoted to Commander of the vessel, despite having no previous experience.
It sounds far fetched but that’s what has been reported.
Jeepers, they can hardly drive a car………..
New Zealand woke BS again makes headlines around the world!
https://notthebee.com/article/100m-navy-ship-with-diversity-hire-lesbian-captain-runs-aground-catches-fire-sinks
Second rate vessel, second-rate command structure based upon DEI, political correctness and being ‘Woke’…
This has no place in the Defence Force / Military!
Usually it’s the civilian maritime fleet that purchases surplus vessels from the various Navies, and not the other way around.
So, we have ferries that will someday soon have a disaster with loss of life, and a Navy that purchases second-hand vessels from civilian owners.
Harry, check this out-
https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/world-news/lesbian-captain-loses-ship
It is being reported
100 people to date are involved in this massive f**kup
Not including planes equipment and other resources
Accommodation food transfers etc
You’d think this would be the last ship that would end up hitting a reef?
A very expensive exercise in mapping
But the evacuation to lifeboats was expeditiously and professionally carried out
Commanding commendations (damage control)