Not without warning, no. You wouldn't have to learn much Chinese to announce "we're scuttling this ship in 2 minutes. If you wish to live, you may board this freely provided inflatable."
Their other boats will take them home. Probably have to toss over some of their illegal catch to make room, though.
Their other boats will take them home. Probably have to toss over some of their illegal catch to make room, though.