New Zealand will start removing fuel and pollutants from the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa in December.

The New Zealand Defense Force plans to remove fuel and pollutants from the sunken naval vessel HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa's coast starting in December. Salvage companies Pacific 7 Limited and Bay Underwater Services NZ Ltd are hired for the operation, which prioritizes the removal of bulk fuel first to minimize environmental damage. The exact timeline depends on weather and sea conditions, with the Court of Inquiry report on the sinking expected by late March.

November 18, 2024
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