UglyDan®©™ wrote:
Chuckwrote
The chase boat with the machine boats (I'm sure Chuck means "Guns")
would only be effective against an attack from another vessel.

Sorry Chuck, but your wrong, Those CG Safe Boats you see escorting the
ferrys also carry a very capable boarding team, and can be aboard on a
moments notice. They train extensively for just such a scenario. UD

I would have to assume that there is a boarding team aboard the escort
boats.

The scenario I am thinking of would involve a major explosion. Most
likely a suicide mission.
By the time the crew from the chase boat got aboard, the damage would
already be done.