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subotai1

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Tam said:
It looks like a three tugboats, and an LCAC.
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Just because its not a tug, does not mean it has to be an LCAC. It could be a harbor patrol vote like this or any number of things. USN regularly has either coast guard or small patrol boats present when ships are moving. Such as:
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lcloo

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Is it a tug? an LCAC or a fishing boat? Simple solution - just check up how tugs work in as a team in a harbour or navy base when they are moving a large ship in or out of berthing. They push, at the same time they pull/drag, at the three sides (sometimes four) of their client ship.

It is a tug.

These 2 tugs at the back are tasked with pulling the ship into proper position in case it goes sideway away from planned route. Other tugs are the the sides. The ship is CV17 Shandong. For all large ships entering or exiting a harbour or a navy base where there is deep channel and shallow seabed, there is always a tug at the back of their client ship.
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lcloo

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Tam said:
Even with that kind the silhouette still does not match as the silhouette lacks the raised pilot cabin. More likely its maritime militia.
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A "militia" fishing boat has a high foredeck which is almost as high as its super structure (wheel house), its silhouette is different. While an LCAC has a almost rectangular silhouette made up by forecastle-engine room-propellers housing. While a tug boat has a low foredeck and aft deck with high superstructure at the middle.
 
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