New Zealand navy ship sinks off Samoan coast due to crew mistakes and autopilot being left on

A New Zealand navy ship, HMNZS Manawanui, was involved in an incident off the coast of Samoa. The ship struck a reef, caught fire, and subsequently sank. The incident resulted in no casualties, as all 75 crew members were rescued safely. The causes of the incident are attributed to a series of oversights by the crew. A court of inquiry report revealed that the crew did not realize that the autopilot system was engaged, which likely contributed to the ship's collision with the reef. The inquiry also highlighted other crew mistakes that led directly to the incident.