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2024-10-09 00:55:07 UTC - HELPFUL
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The ship is reported to have grounded after losing power. The NZ Navy had previously been warned about aging and unfit hardware in use. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/samoa-warns-highly-probable-oil-spill-new-zealand-114548695 https://gcaptain.com/hmnzs-manawanui-sinking-hard-grounding-fire-and-aftermath-for-a-broken-royal-new-zealand-navy/ https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/10/07/navy-ship-may-have-lost-power-before-running-aground-collins-says/ Commander Gray had headed the vessel for two years without incident, and is credited with saving the lives of the 75 crew on board. https://www.forcesnews.com/services/navy/ex-royal-navy-commander-praised-saving-lives-after-new-zealand-naval-ship-sinks
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