The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will reactivate the offshore patrol vessel (OPV) HMNZS Otago to temporarily fulfil the duties of HMNZS Manawanui. Manawanui was the navy's sole dive and hydrographic ...
where it will officially join the Royal Australian Navy fleet later in the year. Prior to its official delivery to the service, the OPV will be put through comprehensive testing and assessment.