Divers begin removing fuel from sunken Navy ship Manawanui

Thursday 2 January 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 2 Jan 2025, 12:43pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Royal New Zealand Navy

Divers have started removing fuel and pollutants from the wreck of the HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa. The vessel ran aground on a coral reef and caught fire in October 2024. The New Zealand Defence Force described the commencement of fuel recovery as a significant milestone.

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1. The Post via StuffThu 2 Jan 2025, 12:33pm

   Divers begin removing fuel and other pollutants from sunken Navy ship Manawanui (opens in new tab)

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2. 1NewsThu 2 Jan 2025, 12:43pm

   Fuel recovery underway at wreck of HMNZS Manawanui (opens in new tab)