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They would not sink boats. Even for some of the largest fishing boats, the marine would just sent a larger military boat and board it, transport the sailors to land and give them to the police for dealing with. The fishing boat would be confiscated.

Actually sinking of boats is highly unnecessary and not something people do unless the other boat has cannons and rockets, which a fishing boat is unlikely to have.




> unless the other boat has cannons and rockets, which a fishing boat is unlikely to have.

Well, you say that, but they have been known to use bombs.

> Sea Shepherd said fishermen threw rocks that broke the ship’s windows and tossed gasoline bombs that briefly ignited a fire on the Farley Mowat’s deck. [0]

[0] https://apnews.com/article/db582591f91d4747abc0fefc520257af


Molotov cocktails are on a different level to actual military equipment


It’s nearly impossible and extremely dangerous to try an board a vessel that refuses to stop, so at least the threat of violence might be needed.


Besides, there’s always the grand tradition of “this is ours now” and replacing all the Chinese marks with Chilean ones.




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