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2025-04-04 Down Under

Inquiry Says Crew of Lost NZ Navy Ship Lacked Training and Experience

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Posted by Skidmark 2025-04-04 10:39|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [11123 views ] Top

#1 Tried to use the manuvering thrusters and engine controls while on autopilot. Strangely, that didn't work.
This ship was 11% of the NZ Navy.

Posted by ed in texas 2025-04-04 19:42|| 2025-04-04 19:42|| Front Page Top

#2 a New Zealand navy ship that ran aground, caught fire and sank off

Ran aground, caught fire, and sank - that is like the trifecta of pooch pooching, and is generally considered bad seamanship. Given this is NZ, we might be talking seapersonship, which could explain a lot.

Posted by SteveS 2025-04-04 19:49|| 2025-04-04 19:49|| Front Page Top

#3 Previously:
The captain of the vessel was Yvonne Gray, for her it was her first experience on duty

Posted by KBK 2025-04-04 21:59|| 2025-04-04 21:59|| Front Page Top

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