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John O'Connell's updated edition guides you step by step through the fundamental principles of emergency shoring operations, ensuring safe and efficient search and rescue missions in unstable environments across new shores and variations. Learn more ➡️ https://ow.ly/bSOQ50TBLEO

Why diversity matters inside newsrooms: Most news outlets that picked up this story echoed a narrative painted in the U.S. Coast Guard statement (one that anonymizes mariner ethnicity and swells with savior complex). There's harm when advancing narratives like these, whose use continues to normalize the rhetoric of colonization. After all, there's another telling of this story that might center and celebrate the grit and ingenuity of the mariners. This particular telling of the story, by CNN, highlights that rescue efforts were facilitated by a Micronesian petty officer speaking to the mariners in their own language (8 languages are spoken in the FSM). Does this mean the mariners wrote the message that led to their rescue in a language they don't typically use? How did your go-to news outlet cover this story? Did they get it right?

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UPDATE📢 HMNZS Manawanui is in water about 30m deep and a light oil sheen from its initial capsize is being dispersed by wind and waves. Royal New Zealand Navy divers were on the water at first light today to assess the wreckage of the ship, to better understand the environmental impacts and clean-up efforts required in Samoa. A number of government agencies are involved in supporting the Samoan Government’s response to the incident, Experts from Maritime New Zealand and other agencies are also assisting with understanding the environmental impacts and initiating clean-up actions. Wildlife experts from Massey University have been assisting with the response and the New Zealand Defence Force, which has 28 personnel in Samoa, is working closely with the Samoan Government. A range of equipment was sent to Samoa with New Zealand Defence Force personnel to assist with the initial response and help address environmental impacts to the area.   Equipment includes remotely operated vehicles used to establish the debris field, and also Maritime NZ spill response equipment, which can be used both in the water and on the land. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/grmjBFQR #Force4NZ #NZNavy

⚓ Tragedy at Sea: HMNZS Manawanui Sinks Near Samoa ⚓ On October 6, 2024, the New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui tragically sank after running aground on a reef off the southern coast of Upolu, Samoa. Following the grounding at approximately 6:46 PM local time, the vessel caught fire, escalating the situation. Commander Yvonne Gray made a swift and courageous decision to evacuate the ship at 7:52 PM, ensuring the safety of all 75 crew members and passengers, including scientific personnel. Rear Admiral Garin Golding commended her decisive action, crediting it with saving lives in the harrowing situation. 🚨 Key Incident Highlights: Location: Southern coast of Upolu, Samoa Cause: Grounding on a reef, followed by fire Evacuation: All personnel rescued, with two hospitalized for minor injuries One lifeboat capsized, requiring several evacuees to wade to shore Environmental assessments are underway to mitigate any impact from the sinking. Despite the loss of HMNZS Manawanui, we can take comfort in knowing that all lives were saved, thanks to the heroic efforts of Commander Gray and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority. Defense Minister Judith Collins and Rear Admiral Golding expressed relief that no lives were lost, but investigations will now focus on the cause of the grounding and ensuring environmental safety. Our thoughts are with the crew of HMNZS Manawanui, and we hope for a swift resolution to the environmental concerns. #MaritimeSafety #NavyRescue #HMNZSManawanui #SamoaIncident #ShipEvacuation #NavalAccident #MaritimeResponse I don't claim any copyright for this work