Gents, Lets try not to get too far into the weeds with this and remember the initial question, which seems to be a bit forgotten now.
Lets also remember that the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy are both institutions that we should all remain proud of and both of which do thier jobs in thier own different but extreemly competent manner.
I am proud to be a product of the British Merchant Navy and I also have the highest regard and respect for those who work under the White Duster. Long may we both support each other.