Human error caused HMNZS Manawanui sinking, inquiry finds

Friday 29 November 2024 · 3 outlets · 6 reports · updated Sat 30 Nov 2024, 5:00am

In this story Judith Collins, Royal New Zealand Navy

An interim Court of Inquiry found that a series of human errors, including failing to turn off the autopilot, caused the HMNZS Manawanui to run aground and sink off the coast of Samoa in October. The Chief of the Navy stated that a disciplinary process is expected to follow the findings.

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1. 1NewsFri 29 Nov 2024, 3:00pm

   Navy: Human error caused Manawanui sinking, disciplinary process to follow (opens in new tab)

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2. StuffFri 29 Nov 2024, 3:48pm

   Live: Judith Collins says Navy ship sinking was a ‘terrible day’ but not a ‘tragic day’ (opens in new tab)

   • What we know about the Manawanui grounding, and the next steps (opens in new tab) Fri 29 Nov 2024, 5:59pm
3. The PostFri 29 Nov 2024, 4:00pm

   ‘Human error’ sank Manawanui (opens in new tab)

   • Manawanui sinking: New Zealand's reputation 'tarnished' (opens in new tab) Sat 30 Nov 2024, 5:00am