attack a vessel

Examples (10)

• Pirates often attack commercial vessels in international waters.
• The enemy forces attempted to attack the naval vessel under the cover of darkness.
• Any attempt to attack a civilian vessel will be met with severe retaliation.
• Historically, privateers would often attack merchant vessels for their valuable cargo.
• The captain bravely defended his vessel when pirates tried to attack it.
• Governments worldwide are working together to prevent maritime crime and attacks on vessels.
• They fear that the rebels might attack the supply vessel carrying humanitarian aid.
• Had they not taken evasive action, the torpedo would have attacked their vessel.
• It is illegal under international law to attack a neutral vessel during wartime.
• The crew was trained to respond quickly if any hostile force decided to attack their vessel.