Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa | Royal New Zealand Navy

WATCH🎬 Underwater footage of HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa shows a slow diesel leak from an engine room pipe and vent which is causing a slight sheen on the sea’s surface.

So far, the main fuel tanks that are accessible for assessment are intact, and there is no evidence of any leaks from these.

The reality is that officials cannot definitively state how much fuel has leaked at this time but do consider, based on a week’s worth of evidence, that it is less than what was first assessed. Our response continues to work towards mitigating any further environmental impacts.

Ongoing assessments and further analysis continue to take place regularly as we work to support the Samoan Government.

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