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At the time of the sinking, the vessel was carrying 950 tonnes of diesel.<ref>{{cite news |title='Small' oil leaks detected in Samoa after NZ navy shipwreck |url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20241008-small-oil-leaks-detected-in-samoa-after-nz-navy-shipwreck |access-date=8 October 2024 |work=France 24 |date=8 October 2024 |language=en-nz}}</ref> On 8 October local Samoan residents reported that the sinking caused an oil spill which threatens tourism and fishing in the local area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/111434 |title=Oil on the ocean: Ecological disaster looms |publisher=Samoa Observer |author=Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong |date=8 October 2024 |access-date=8 October 2024}}</ref> On the same day the RNZN stated that while oil had leaked from ''Manawanui'' as it sank naval divers who had inspected the wreck had not detected anything leaking from it. The Samoan Government concurred with this assessment. At this time the wreck was {{convert|30|m|ft}} below the surface, with the ship lying on its side. The RNZN was considering options to remove fuels and other chemicals from the wreck.<ref name="RNZ Navy dispels concerns">{{cite news |title=Navy dispels concerns HMNZS Manawanui is leaking oil |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/530173/navy-dispels-concerns-hmnzs-manawanui-is-leaking-oil |access-date=8 October 2024 |work=RNZ |date=8 October 2024 |language=en-nz}}</ref>
The sinking of ''Manawanui'' led to female members of the NZDF being subjected to abuse online and in person. Commander Gray was also abused by online commentators. On 10 October the New Zealand Minister for Defence [[Judith Collins]] condemned these activities, labelling them a "deeply concerning misogynistic narrative". The Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral [[Garin Golding]], also called on the attacks to stop.<ref name="SMH Female captain">{{cite news |last1=McKay |first1=Ben |title=Female captain of NZ ship that sank subjected to vicious online abuse |url=https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/female-captain-of-nz-ship-that-sank-subjected-to-vicious-online-abuse-20241010-p5khd1.html |access-date=10 October 2024 |work=The Sydney Morning Herald |date=10 October 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
==See also==
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