New Zealand naval ship HMNZS Manawanui was on autopilot when it crashed into a coral reef, caught ablaze and sank in Samoan waters, according to an official inquiry.
An initial report from the inquiry released on Friday demonstrates that crewmembers became concerned when they could not steer the ship in a different direction, believing that this was caused by an issue with the vessel's thruster. However, no crew member reportedly checked if the ship was operating on autopilot, reported the BBC.
