China's Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, known as the 'monster ship,' was spotted near Lubang Island in the Philippines, raising concerns about China's assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, also known as the “monster ship”, moved near Lubang Island in Occidental Mindoro on Monday morning, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). Two days ago, the PCG monitored the vessel on the coastline of Zambales, in Capones Island. Yesterday, it moved to the northern part of Zambales. This morning, it is 80 nautical miles away from Lubang Island.
PCG spokesperson for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Commodore Jay Tarriela told Super Radyo dzBB that so far the Chinese ship has not harassed Filipino fishermen. The monster ship was first spotted 54 nautical miles away from Capones Island, Zambales on Saturday, within the Philippines’ 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone (EEZ). In response, the PCG deployed BRP Cabra, a helicopter, and the PCG Caravan to check the Chinese ship. The PCG challenged the presence of the CCG by asserting that the vessel was inside the Philippine EEZ. According to the PCG, the presence of the Chinese ship is a ploy to intimidate Filipino fishermen. Meanwhile, the Philippine Navy is examining an underwater drone found in San Pascual, Masbate in the east side of the Philippines. Its ownership and capabilities have yet to be determined but the PCG said the Chinese have used underwater drones inside the country’s EEZ in the past
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