A Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel used a Long-Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) to harass a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship, preventing it from advancing near the coast of Zambales. The PCG maintains its presence, asserting the Chinese vessels' violation of Philippine maritime laws and international agreements.
A CHINESE Coast Guard vessel “illegally patrolling” off the coast of Zambales has employed a Long-Range Acoustic Device to harass a Philippine Coast Guard ship, preventing it from advancing.In a statement, the PCG said amid the continued effort of the BRP Cabra to drive away Chinese elements from approaching the coastline of Zambales, the CCG vessels had been pushed back to a position between 90 and 95 nautical miles from the shore.
”The PCG said CCG-3103 is using an LRAD, which produces a high decibel noise level that can be painful and damaging to hearing in an attempt to deter the PCG ship’s proximity. “Despite the harassment and the intimidating presence of the Chinese monster ship, BRP Cabra remains committed to its mission. The Philippine Coast Guard continues to uphold its mandate of safeguarding the nation's maritime jurisdiction while striving to avoid provocation and escalation,” it said.
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