HMNZS Manawanui ran aground and caught fire before capsizing off Samoa. The Defence Force said "the exact cause of the grounding is unknown and this will need further investigation". ADVERTISEMENTThe HMNZS Manawanui ran aground, caught fire and capsized off the coast of the Samoan island of Upolu overnight. (Source: Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority / Facebook)"After the first flare, three minutes later a second flare went off." HMNZS Manawanui purchased for over $100m in 2018The HMNZS Manawanui was purchased for $103 million by the Defence Ministry in 2018.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2024 00:32 UTC