9 Oct 2024

Officials discuss next steps for HMNZS Manawanui

From Nine To Noon, 10:34 am on 9 October 2024
The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa.

The HMNZS Manawanui, aground in Samoa. Photo: Profile Boats / supplied

New Zealand and Samoan officials have just finished a meeting to decide the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui.

The navy ship is 30 metres deep off the south coast of Upolu.

Divers yesterday confirmed in their initial assessments that no oil is leaking, and the black box has been located.

Kathryn gets an update from RNZ's Pacific reporter Susana Leiataua who is in Samoa