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NZ Navy Inquiry Finds CO Leak, Delayed Medical Care

8/1/2026

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  • The New Zealand Navy completed a November 23-25, 2022 inquiry into carbon-monoxide detections on HMNZS Te Mana.
  • The inquiry found gas entered compartment 3M from the aft sewage-treatment plant, reaching 68 ppm.
  • The captain, informed only after berthing because a watchkeeper failed to issue a warning, received only paracetamol from medical staff who omitted exams and delayed higher-level care for over 24 hours, after which sailors reported symptoms linked to a neurofunctional or PTSD response.