[Daffynition]

But...but...there’s a heavy cable on the bow of the Cole holding it in place. >:)

Of course the seas will stay flat calm for the duration.

[BwanaNdege]

But...but...there’s a heavy cable on the bow of the Cole holding it in place. >:) Of course the seas will stay flat calm for the duration.

Ummm... notice the giant stanchions located about 1/3 the way from bow & stern? Also, there appear to be a number of short blocks under the hull. These are probably welded to both the USS Cole and the MV Blue Marlin.