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Post by nighthawknz on May 5, 2020 23:37:58 GMT 12
HMNZS Manawanui entering Drydock for her final planned upgrades, and once done she will be ready for tasking and deployments...
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Post by kiwiruna on May 6, 2020 15:55:11 GMT 12
Been able to watch over 1/2 of the operational Navy over the last few days, The Manawanui and IPV and OPV were parking themselves off the local beach for overnights. The Manawanui was lit up like Christmas tree looked impressive.
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Post by tnos on May 25, 2020 12:07:51 GMT 12
Was looking at Offical information Requests. Unfortunately it's a Val Morse request but the info indicates Manawanui is heading to RIMPAC soon. Interesting as I belive it hasn't left Devonport since arival just some HATs and SATs work out in the gulf. fyi.org.nz/request/12734-rimpac-2020#incoming-48543 |
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Post by gibbo on May 25, 2020 19:03:14 GMT 12
Was looking at Offical information Requests. Unfortunately it's a Val Morse request but the info indicates Manawanui is heading to RIMPAC soon. Interesting as I belive it hasn't left Devonport since arival just some HATs and SATs work out in the gulf. fyi.org.nz/request/12734-rimpac-2020#incoming-48543I has seen mention in a recent Navy Today mag that she was headed for RIMPAC but that was just before lockdown so maybe she is still going. The OIR response mentions RIMPAC was/is part of the intro to service (good planning!). I guess she won't be able to host anyone but RNZN divers & drogs but still a worthwhile exercise I feel. Anyway, who's this Val Morse? |
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Post by tnos on May 26, 2020 19:13:09 GMT 12
Val Morse is the head of NZ peace action.
Basically the Tree huggers who want the military gone.
She is a well known protestor. Constantly campaigns against the existence of the NZDF.
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Post by gibbo on May 26, 2020 23:31:30 GMT 12
Val Morse is the head of NZ peace action. Basically the Tree huggers who want the military gone. She is a well known protestor. Constantly campaigns against the existence of the NZDF. Groan.... target acquired! |
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Post by alanster on Jun 7, 2020 20:52:23 GMT 12
WATCH 360 || Commanding Officer of HMNZS Manawanui, Lieutenant Commander Andy Mahoney, takes us on a 360-degree tour of the Navy’s latest vessel. Move your curser around to get the full experience! There are far too many spacious luxuries on board this ship for the Navy. No wonder Mahony is so excited! |
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Post by jumpertech on Jan 28, 2021 6:40:49 GMT 12
What ever it is it was the same colour when it was the MV Edda Fonn, so either a sacrificial thing for rubs and bangs, or maybe something techy like radar? I can assure you the first guess is far more accurate than the second  I'm one of the drivers currently posted to MAN. Wooden planks- sacrifical, underneath the ROV hangar door. We may noy have got the ship we wanted but MAN is still a pretty cool piece of kit! |
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Post by gibbo on Jan 30, 2021 4:22:21 GMT 12
In case anyone in the Auckland region is keen to see onboard Manawanui... tours of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s state-of-the-art HMNZS Manawanui, at her first Auckland open day! The diving support, hydrographic and deep-sea salvage vessel will be open between 10am and 4pm (last entry 3pm) Sunday 31 January only...at Captain Cook Wharf, Port of Auckland.
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Post by gibbo on Feb 13, 2023 22:47:29 GMT 12
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Post by tbf2504 on Feb 14, 2023 11:37:20 GMT 12
Convenient that Manawanui had a heavy lift derrick onboard to lift the "Cocaine" raft from the sea the other day
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Post by gibbo on Feb 14, 2023 17:42:29 GMT 12
Convenient that Manawanui had a heavy lift derrick onboard to lift the "Cocaine" raft from the sea the other day Yes she's actually a very good piece of kit (the vessel)...did a walk around at an open day a couple of years back & she's well setup for her core roles. 20 years old now though... but in generally good nick. |
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Post by gibbo on Apr 5, 2023 7:58:38 GMT 12
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Post by kiwirob on Apr 28, 2023 16:45:20 GMT 12
The Australians got in there before us with ADV Ocean Shield and Ocean Protector. |
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I'm one of the drivers currently posted to MAN. Wooden planks- sacrifical, underneath the ROV hangar door. We may noy have got the ship we wanted but MAN is still a pretty cool piece of kit!