The answer is yes, if national interest is at stake!
That is what happen on 9 May 1999 when the Philippines Navy 'intentionally' grounded its ex WW II era LST, BRP SIERRA MADRE, in one of the reefs in the disputed Spratlys Islands groups.
In principal, it was an occupation which will strengthen the Philippines' claim on the Spratlys.
In theory, it was a low cost action as they don't need to construct a specially designed module on the reef. It is believed that the soldiers stationed on the reef today, are still using the ship for shelter.
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