07-31-2010, 07:55 AM
[quote name='Naresh' date='30 July 2010 - 06:30 AM' timestamp='1280499768' post='107693']
qubit Ji :
You will note that the "Container Vessel" carrying the "Klub Missile System " will then become a Warship and thus cannot Dock at a normal Container Terminal to Load or Discharge its Boxes.
The Technical Term for a Mercantile Cargo Ship carrying Guns or Missiles would be an AMC i.e. Armed Merchant Cruiser, which, is acceptable in the Time of War but not during Peace Time.
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What you're saying is fine theoretically, but the legal/administrative hurdles can be overcome. Without getting into details, there's compelling evidence that at least one Nation is using its cargo ships in this manner, with another Nation showing signs of following suit. BTW, please cut out the "Ji" bit.
qubit Ji :
You will note that the "Container Vessel" carrying the "Klub Missile System " will then become a Warship and thus cannot Dock at a normal Container Terminal to Load or Discharge its Boxes.
The Technical Term for a Mercantile Cargo Ship carrying Guns or Missiles would be an AMC i.e. Armed Merchant Cruiser, which, is acceptable in the Time of War but not during Peace Time.
Cheers
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What you're saying is fine theoretically, but the legal/administrative hurdles can be overcome. Without getting into details, there's compelling evidence that at least one Nation is using its cargo ships in this manner, with another Nation showing signs of following suit. BTW, please cut out the "Ji" bit.