Coverage of the HMNZS Manawanui sinking report by Sal at What's Going On With Shipping.
#NewZealand #Navy #RNZN
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwkGsfPJX20

I was concerned that this report would place all the blame on the crew, but the systematic issues are at least partially addressed.
#NewZealand #navy #RNZN
Crew on Manawanui during sinking were under-trained, ship not up to task - report | RNZ News
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/557180/crew-on-manawanui-during-sinking-were-under-trained-ship-not-up-to-task-report

Another maritime autopilot is not fit for purpose in having no protection against driving the ship onto rocks, so they blame some poor sucker who was saddled with bad tech.

"Human error behind Navy ship HMNZS Manawanui sinking when crew failed to turn off autopilot"

If anyone needs such tech, there are a bunch of people that could make something better than that which is currently approved for use.

#RNZN #Manawanui #Samoa

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360504996/live-human-error-behind-navy-ship-hmnzs-manawanui-sinking-when-crew-failed-turn-autopilot

RNZAF/ RNZN bringing a couple of helicopters to school for show and tell in Upper Hutt yesterday. 6 Sqn RNZAF SH-2G's with RNZN crews forming the air element for the Royal New Zealand Navy, an arrangement which means the aircraft have both navy and air force markings