Do you know that the most dangerous thing at sea is not a typhoon or tsunami, but these behemoths made of steel? A huge ship that seemed to be indestructible was actually "attacked" by a small coast guard ship and was knocked out several times! Although this opening is small, it reveals a big problem, which is thrilling. If you don't believe me, come with me to see this Psycho!
It all started in late March. At that time, the Philippine Coast Guard frequently caused trouble in the South China Sea and constantly provoked and harassed our vessels. On March 23, a Philippine coast guard ship even openly intruded into the waters of Second Thomas Shoal in an attempt to deliver building materials to Philippine troops stationed there.
In order to stop this behavior, the mainland sent the retired warship Type 056 frigate "Haijing 4103" to intercept it. Who would have thought that the two sides happened to meet in a narrow sea area! In the face of the huge "steel beast," the Philippine boat was not afraid and simply went upstream, trying to break through our blockade. At this critical juncture, the two ships suddenly collided together!
Although it was only a slight impact, several large dents appeared on the surface of the solid hull. Seeing this astonishing scene, one cannot help but be reminded of the tragedy of 1969: When an Australian aircraft carrier collided with a US destroyer, it split it in half, and sank to the bottom of the sea.
In fact, the main reason why modern warships are so "delicate" is to obtain better maneuverability. Since World War II, armor has not been able to protect against missile attacks at all, so warships have mostly used only 15-30mm steel plate shells.
This thin steel hull naturally could not withstand the impact, and even the slamming of a small boat of several hundred tons was enough to tear a hole in the hull. Similar ship collisions are not uncommon in history, and the big ones always suffer small losses. For example, in 1943, when a 10,000-ton Japanese heavy patrol was attacked by the Allies, it crashed into a destroyer of only 3,000 tons, and the little guy was knocked into two sections!
So this time it was unavoidable. However, the coast guard ship, which is converted from a warship, does have some design flaws. For example, there is a lack of sufficient anti-collision devices, and local reinforcement is not in place. Not only that, but the crew's training in responding to collision emergencies was also lacking. After all, warships mainly face battles and rarely encounter such "accidents".
This incident may prompt the Mainland Coast Guard to make appropriate modifications to the existing 056 frigate to increase its collision prevention capabilities. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen relevant emergency drills to ensure that in the event of an impact, the situation can be quickly controlled to prevent serious casualties.
In addition, this small "episode" reflects the undercurrent of the game between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. For example, the Philippine side has constantly provoked mainland law enforcement vessels and deliberately created incidents, while China has always exercised the utmost restraint and obstructed Philippine actions only for self-defense and law enforcement purposes. This confrontation has been going on for many years, and military friction could break out at any time.
Therefore, whether it is ship design or emergency preparedness, we must pay attention to this issue and fundamentally resolve risks and hidden dangers. In short, there is no room for compromise in maritime safety, and the design and training of ships are indispensable. Any small negligence can lead to irreparable loss of life and property.
I believe that in the future, our coast guard fleet will defend the rights and interests of the motherland's territorial waters with firm strength, so that any forces that attempt to sabotage will be feared. Finally, let us hope for peace in the South China Sea and harmony on the planet.
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