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A Royal New Zealand Navy ship has capsized and sunk in the Pacific Ocean after hitting a reef, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) said.

HMNZS Manawanui on January 31, 2021 in Auckland, New Zealand. © Dave Simpson/Getty Images

According to the statement released on Sunday, the hydrographic survey and diving support vessel HMNZS Manawanui ran aground near the southern coast of Samoa’s island of Upolu on Saturday evening. The vessel was on a surveying mission when the incident occurred.

The ship caught fire and subsequently capsized as onlookers saw heavy smoke coming from the vessel. “The exact cause of the grounding is unknown and this will need further investigation,” the Navy said, adding that it was working to “minimize the environmental impacts.”

All of the 75 people on board were rescued and taken ashore under difficult weather by Samoa’s Fire and Emergency Services Authority. Three sailors were hospitalized.

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