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Looks like the PN is quite well trained in Marine Engagement Maneuver Technics. I wonder why the PCG does not received the same training. They need it more.

Well I just wish that this Mayor elected will not face any retaliation from the PCG for voicing his opinion.

As long as they are going to get a fair trial, we should just leave it to their justice system.

The PGV vessel has more than twice the speed of the fishing vessel and can overtake it in a matter of minutes, why shoot at it in the first place? And why the chase last so long? Things just don't add up.

Actually they are not doing too bad in this incident, aside from a couple of wrong moves.

Actually just by looking at the design and specs of the two vessels alone, anyone with the minimal marine/military knowledge know that the claim of self defense will not stand. How the delegates of the Philippines government make such claim and voice it so fast after the incident is...

The sentence looks kind of light. But if they have gone through a fair trial, the court must have its reasons.

Anyway there has been enough side tracking here. Let us return to the subject. IMO murder or man slaughter, slaying of unarmed civilian is not the right thing to do. That calls for all countries, not just PH. The longer this incident is being exposed, the more countries will join the...

Very cool and objective analyze.

Good post. Especially the last point.

I am just a pleasure boater. Both captains and the investigating teams should all be professional seamen/sailors. Why aren't any of those facts been considered in their report so far???

Twin engines also has a distinct advantage in maneuverability, by varying the speed of the two propellers plus the function of the rudders, it can turn on a dime. It can also swing 180 degree around in space not must longer than its own length by changing the direction of rotation on its...

I had seen the pictures and specs of both vessel on the net. The structure at the front of the fishing vessel (water line) is call a bulbous bow ( no, it is not a battering ram ). Its function is to cancel the drag of the bow wave in order to save fuel. Which also means that the vessel has a...

Well gentleman, every country has its problems, China and USA included. The mentality of the civilians and their appropriate action to influence their government will one day find a solution. I wish MY the very best. Mr. Sonicbombs say that there was a high sea chase, That puzzles me..

Great, Mr. Nice Guy. So we all agree that VN is the most powerful, viscous, and aggressive country in the world, and everyone should fear its might. Happy now?

This is call "lighting the flame and fanning a fire". I hope it is not the general mentality of the VN people.

But what will that achieve? Love your country and feel sorry for the victim is one thing, war talk is another. Disagreed.

The widow of the victim has the right to ask for an apology. Talks like that is like saying an orphan has no rights so you can ignore him.

Thank you, a good tread with lots of information.

I do not agree with Mr. armchairPrivate's points. In reality the country process the biggest guns, most powerful bullets and the most bullets is Singapore (Surprise !) Yet it is a small but strong peace loving country, will not turn aggressive unless got attacked on, and they keep all their maps.