New Zealand is to compensate the Samoan government with a $6 million (US$3.5 million) payment in addition to assisting with the cleanup after the HMNZS Manawanui ran aground on a reef off the coast of Upolu on the night of Oct. 5, 2024. All 75 onboard were safely evacuated.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said the payment was requested by the Samoan government.
“We have responded to the government of Samoa’s request in full and with good faith. We have always said we will do the right thing,” Peters said. “We recognise the impact the sinking has had on local communities and acknowledge the disruption it caused.”…
New Zealand to Pay Samoa $6 Million Over Navy Ship Grounding
