Inquiry launched into HMNZS Manawanui sinking

Summarised by Centrist

The navy ship HMNZS Manawanui sank after running aground near Samoa. Defence Minister Judith Collins said a Court of Inquiry is underway. “The sinking is a tragic loss, but no lives were lost,” she said. Commander Yvonne Gray led a swift evacuation of 75 crew and passengers, praised as “extraordinary” by Collins. “The crew’s professionalism saved lives,” she added.

Read more over at The NZ Herald

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