A Royal New Zealand Navy ship has run aground off the southern coast of Upolu in Samoa, as reported by the New Zealand Herald on Saturday, referencing Maritime Component Commander Commodore Shane Arndell.
All 78 individuals aboard the dive and survey vessel HMNZS Manawanui are safe and accounted for in life rafts, according to the report.
An Air Force P-8 Poseidon surveillance aircraft has been dispatched to aid in the rescue efforts, as stated by the New Zealand news outlet Stuff.
The incident took place while the vessel was performing a reef survey, according to the website. The New Zealand Defence Force has been contacted for further comments.
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