The Fitz could EASILY avoid an intentional ramming by a cargo ship at sea.
Easily.
Yes, if 20 minutes out you told the OOD: “That ship is going to try to ram you. Don’t let it ram you.”
Then it’s all very easy.
But if the Crystal maneuvered into a passing/crossing situation, with the covert intention to attempt a ramming, and then lied on the VHF (”I’m turning to port, no worries captain.”) and then turned to starboard, completely unexpectedly.....
That’s my theory. It’s just a theory.
Same reasoning: a tow truck “should not be able” to collide with a state trooper’s high performance patrol car.
But if the tow truck driver crosses the double yellow line at the last second....collision.
Even though “the state trooper’s patrol car could EASILY avoid and intentional ramming by a tow truck on the highway. Easily.”