Published November 30, 2020 2:01PM
Eastland Port had a new star attraction on Saturday, with HMNZS Manawanui open to the public.
The Royal New Zealand Navy vessel was on her first visit to her home port of Gisborne, where a ceremonial ‘charter parade’ on Friday celebrated the connection.
The ship provides the ability for diving and hydrographic specialists to embark and conduct specialised operations such as surveying of lakes, coastlines and harbours, underwater explosive disposal, mine counter measures and underwater search and salvage.
Possible missions for the ship and her 43-person crew include surveying harbours and approaches after a natural disaster before larger support ships land support equipment and personnel; providing support to the ongoing mission to eradicate explosive remnants of war in the South Pacific and salvage operations to find and recover submerged objects.
HMNZS Manawanui also supports government agencies including the Police, Customs, Ministry for Primary Industries and Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management.
The 84.7 metre long vessel is powered by four diesel electric generators powering two azimuth propulsion systems and three bow thrusters. It has a range of 7000 nautical miles.
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