The newly launched Haixun 09 will be used to protect the country’s maritime claims, according to state broadcaster CCTV. But one military observer warns that deploying it to disputed waters risks triggering an international incident with rival claimants.
China's largest civilian patrol boat entered service on Saturday, with the state broadcaster CCTV reporting that it would be used to deliver strategic resources and help protect the country's maritime claims.
Colin Koh, a research fellow from the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, said the MSA seemed to be upgrading its emergency response fleet as part of an inter-service rivalry with the Coastguards. Beijing announced a new rule at the end of August that all foreign ships entering the areas of the South China Sea it claims must register their details with the Chinese maritime authorities.
"But the South China Sea is sensitive. Long-term deployment of the vessel to the area could lead to conflict," Yue said.
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