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The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response - 04 November
Monday, 4 November 2024, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Operation Resolution is being delivered by NZDF-led response teams on the ground in Samoa and in New Zealand. Daily activities of the team on the ground are focused on our priority to reduce any environmental impacts caused from the grounding and ... More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response
Friday, 1 November 2024, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Senior National Representative, Commodore Andrew Brown said: “The New Zealand Defence Force is actively engaged in discussion on options for fuel removal from the ship, which remains our next priority.” More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 31 October
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The operational people working on the ground have specific skillsets aligned to the next phase, including the HMNZS Matataua Dive team who continue underwater surveillance of the ship. More >>
HMNZS Canterbury To Return Items From The Manawanui To New Zealand
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Among the items are the three containers removed from the reef following the grounding and subsequent sinking of Manawanui. These have been checked and passed by the Ministry for Primary Industries in Samoa before loading on board. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 29 October
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 8:58 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Canterbury has been in Samoa assisting New Zealand to support CHOGM and has been reloading Hato Hone St John Ambulances, three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH-90 helicopters and other equipment. More >>
Navy Divers Carry Out Daily Reconnaissance On HMNZS Manawanui
Monday, 28 October 2024, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Dive tasks include fuel leak monitoring and containment, checks on the integrity of the main fuel tanks, damage assessment and any physical changes to the vessel, and as required retrieval of equipment and debris from the vessel and its surrounds. More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Assessment And Monitoring Continues
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF’s priority in Samoa continues to be doing what is possible to contain any leaks, monitoring and assessing the debris field and fuel sheen and mitigating any potential impacts on the environment. More >>
NZ Army Soldiers Prepare For Historic Parade As New Colour Ensigns
Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Colour Ensigns Lieutenant Mikayla Bigwood and Lieutenant Zane Blackman will carry the new King’s Colour and Regimental Colour respectively. More >>
Air Force In Concert 2024 Featuring Music From Stage And Screen
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
This year’s concert will feature a range of music from the stage and screen, including block buster themes and motion picture classics. Listeners will be treated to pieces that feature in the likes of Kill Bill and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as well ... More >>
All Three Containers Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Senior National Representative Commodore Andrew Brown said this was a complex team effort where safety was paramount, and I want to thank and acknowledge all those involved in the process. More >>
Manawanui Update - Two Containers Successfully Removed From Reef, Work In Progress To Remove The Third
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The food was safely buried at a landfill. The two containers were taken to a biosecurity compound at the port for safe disposal. The remaining container is empty. More >>
Two Containers Successfully Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Monday, 21 October 2024, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown says daily monitoring of the vessel and shoreline will continue during CHOGM. They will be conducting one dive, one drone flight and one beach patrol daily. The timing will be coordinated so as not to disrupt the event. More >>
Second World War Veteran, 102, Recounts Service With Pride Ahead Of His Battalion’s Historic Recognition
Monday, 21 October 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Mr Reid, who now lives in a veterans home in Auckland’s Three Kings, will be proudly representing 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion and his old comrades at an official parade and presentation at Burnham Military Camp later this month. More >>
NZDF: HMNZS Manawanui Update, 20 October 2024
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
We are continuing with the container removal over the next few days, making sure that we are keeping people safe and with the protection of the environment in mind. More >>
NZDF's HMNZS Manawanui Update 19 October 2024
Saturday, 19 October 2024, 5:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The first step in this operation is to secure float bags under the container to lift it, then tow the container to shore. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui (18 Oct)
Friday, 18 October 2024, 5:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The work, which has been approved by Samoan government officials, is dependent on the weather and sea conditions and could take at least three days. The work is planned to start tomorrow. More >>
Containers To Be Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 5:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is working with a local contractor, ARK Marine, to remove the three shipping containers from the reef off the south-west coast of Upolu. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui
Thursday, 17 October 2024, 5:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
HMNZS Canterbury has arrived in Apia harbour to support the Government of Samoa’s hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The ship is also transporting equipment that can assist in our ongoing response. More >>
NZDF's Latest Update On HMNZS Manawanui
Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 4:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF continues to conduct daily beach surveys together with local authorities and have not found any evidence of pollution or fuel affecting the shoreline. More >>
NZDF To Hold Court Of Inquiry Into HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The terms of reference direct the COI to collect and record evidence and report on the sequence of events leading up to the loss of the ship, the cause of the grounding and subsequent sinking, and details on notification procedures, injuries sustained ... More >>
