NZ Navy ship accidentally left on autopilot before sinking, inquiry finds

NZ Navy ship accidentally left on autopilot before sinking, inquiry finds New Zealand Navy chief Garin Golding admitted a “series of human errors” was to blame for the HMNZS Manawanui “ crashing into a coral reef before sinking. The inquiry’s first report, released Friday, showed they believed a problem with the ship’s thruster was stopping the vessel from changing course when all they had to do was “lean over to the panel and check whether it was on autopilot.” Separate disciplinary proceedings will be launched involving three unnamed crew members involved in the incident. #NewZealand Source: RT News