Are blue water conflicts a thing of the past?

Bellman · 02-09-07, 09:03 AM

Thinking outside the box lets not forget that 'blue water' could be an achiles heel. Given a willingness to convert civilian ships to carry/deliver all sorts of nasties and given that it is not impossible to convert 'at sea' the size of any future policing navy is likely to expand.

The thought of the number of available empty holds is a little scarey particularly given a legal limitation on 'inspection' on the high seas.

Factor in also that global warming promises to open the north-east passage and ''every tramp steamer,'' it has been said, is a potential risk.

View Poll Results: Are open ocean battles a thing of the past...?
Yes! No one is going to fight in the open ocean anytime soon, ALL action will be coastal waters	11	14.86%
Yes! But China's blue water capabilities are closer than you might think...	11	14.86%
No... open ocean battles are unlikely, but there's still a possibility...	41	55.41%
Heck if I know... now where did I put that remote control...	11	14.86%
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02-09-07, 09:03 AM	#12
Bellman Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,945 Downloads: 220 Uploads: 0	Thinking outside the box lets not forget that 'blue water' could be an achiles heel. Given a willingness to convert civilian ships to carry/deliver all sorts of nasties and given that it is not impossible to convert 'at sea' the size of any future policing navy is likely to expand. The thought of the number of available empty holds is a little scarey particularly given a legal limitation on 'inspection' on the high seas. Factor in also that global warming promises to open the north-east passage and ''every tramp steamer,'' it has been said, is a potential risk. __________________ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity Last edited by Bellman; 02-09-07 at 09:13 AM.