HMNZS Manawanui: incident reports and follow-up

While the Interim and Final reports of the Courts of Inquiry into HMNZS Manawanui grounding and sinking in Samoa have been released, and the wreck has now been secured, the ultimate fate of the vessel is still to be decided; this article from Radio New Zealand (RNZ) explores local reactions to proposed options such as a wreck diving attraction.  

In the meanwhile, the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) is reportedly conducting an independent survey.   https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/560207/will-take-time-manawanui-s-fate-still-to-be-decided

Link to final report:  https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/news/final-court-of-inquiry-into-hmnzs-manawanui-grounding-and-sinking-in-samoa-released/

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