Would retired merchant ships become Azur Lane war assets?

Could retired civilian cargo ships and ocean liners be given to Azur Lane after their companies retire them?

Unlikely; depot or equipment support is suggested as a possible role, followed by the objection that fictional logistics ships already cover it.

The suggestion meets doubt because a personified ship would probably already belong to Azur Lane. Retirement also makes a return to stressful combat service difficult to justify within the proposed scenario. A depot or equipment-support role is offered as a possible alternative. Another participant replies that the setting already has dedicated logistics ships, including an exaggerated spare-turret example.