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New Zealand pays $3.5 million to Samoa after 2024 Navy ship sinking
New Zealand agreed to pay $4.7 million after an inquiry found human error and poor training caused the 2024 navy ship grounding and environmental damage near Samoa.
- On 6 October 2024, the New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui struck a reef near the southern shore of Upolu, Samoa, and subsequently sank.
- An inquiry attributed the grounding and sinking to human errors, including failure to disengage the autopilot, while adverse weather and operational issues contributed.
- All 75 personnel aboard evacuated safely with 14 injured, and subsequent efforts involved debris removal, pollution mitigation, and environmental studies of the affected area.
- New Zealand paid Samoa $6 million in compensation, with Foreign Minister Winston Peters stating, "We have always said we will do the right thing" and emphasizing ongoing cooperation to minimize environmental impact.
- The wreck remains on the reef with no plans for salvage, while both governments continue assessments and efforts to support local communities affected by pollution and disrupted fishing grounds.
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NZ does 'the right thing' in $5.3m payout after sinking navy ship on Samoan reef
The New Zealand government says it has done "the right thing" in offering a $5.3 million compensation payout to the Samoan government after its navy sunk a ship on a pristine reef off the Pacific island.
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