[Attention Surplus Disorder]

The only thing I can say about this is that win, lose, or draw, in about 5 seconds that destroyer has the power to slam into reverse and practically leave its bow anchors behind should it see the need.

[going hot]

That navy boat is equipped with some serious threat detection and avoidance, literally billions of dollars worth.

The cargo ship was probably lit up on their detectors, well, like a big effin ship on the water.

There was no "didn't see it coming"

Thinking on this for a while, the possibility that the crew thought they could shoot across the bow with nary a scratch is the most probable explanation, simply misjudged the closing speed, almost made it.

[jonno]

“that destroyer has the power to slam into reverse and practically leave its bow anchors behind”

Yep - the video from the source is pretty impressive:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vih4tGmqjs