Fishing boats joined a coastguard vessel in a recent confrontation with the Philippines near Second Thomas Shoal, the latest example of grey zone tactics.
If they are fishing vessels, then Naval vessels can board them. If they fight back, then they’re pirates. The ancient laws against sea piracy in most countries still stand: death.
If they are fishing vessels, then Naval vessels can board them. If they fight back, then they’re pirates. The ancient laws against sea piracy in most countries still stand: death.