New Zealand's defense minister has strongly criticized the 'vile' and 'misogynistic' online comments directed at the woman captain of a navy ship that recently sank off the coast of Samoa. The ship, one of nine in the country's navy, ran aground, caught fire, and ultimately sank, prompting a wave of derogatory remarks on social media.
The defense minister emphasized that the gender of the ship's captain, Commander Yvonne Gray, was not a factor in the incident. Gray, a seasoned naval officer with 30 years of experience, made the crucial decision to ensure the safety of all 75 individuals on board, who escaped with only minor injuries.
