A series of human errors led to the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui, with the crew not realizing the autopilot was engaged and misjudging the ship's failures.
The Navy Chief stated that all 75 people aboard evacuated safely, marking the first loss of a New Zealand navy ship at sea since WWII.
Golding confirmed that the grounding's direct cause was human error, which prevented disengagement of the autopilot when needed, resulting in the ship's crash.
Acknowledging the need for accountability, the Navy plans to initiate a separate disciplinary process focusing on the crew's mistakes highlighted in the inquiry.
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