New Zealand Navy Ship Sinks Off Samoa, Raising Environmental Concerns
The HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and sank, with all 75 aboard rescued, amid fears of a significant oil spill.
- The Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Manawanui, a dive and hydrographic vessel, sank after striking a reef near Samoa's Upolu Island.
- All 75 people on board, including scientists and foreign military personnel, were safely evacuated despite challenging conditions.
- An oil spill is considered highly probable, prompting urgent environmental assessments in the affected area.
- New Zealand has launched a formal inquiry to determine the cause of the incident, with initial reports suggesting a power loss.
- The sinking marks the first unintentional loss of a New Zealand naval ship since World War II, highlighting concerns over aging military hardware.
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