Human error sinks New Zealand Navy ship

An interim court of inquiry has determined that a New Zealand Navy auxiliary vessel ran aground and was subsequently lost due to human error, specifically where the ship’s autopilot was not disengaged while executing a turn.

'Manawanui' is visible submerged on the reef off Samoa (New Zealand Navy)

An interim court of inquiry has determined that a New Zealand Navy auxiliary vessel ran aground and was subsequently lost due to human error, specifically where the ship’s autopilot was not disengaged while executing a turn.