The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reports that Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, including the 'monster ship' CCG-5901, remain in the vicinity of Zambales province. The PCG is actively monitoring and challenging the presence of these vessels, particularly CCG-3103, which has been observed using a long-range acoustic device (LRAD) to harass PCG personnel. The PCG asserts its commitment to upholding Philippine sovereignty and resisting China's attempts to alter the status quo.
The Chinese Coast Guard over the weekend deployed an additional vessel seemingly serving as “support” to another vessel that has been lurking in the waters near Zambales province, according to the Philippine Coast Guard .The PCG said Sunday that it spotted CCG-3304 “at a distance” from CCG-3103, which was positioned 90 to 100 nautical miles away from the Zambales shore.Meanwhile, CCG-5901, otherwise known as the “monster ship,” was also monitored a few nautical miles away from CCG-3103.
The LRAD was described by PCG crew members as a device producing high decibel levels that can be painful and damaging to hearing.PCG spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela said Sunday that CCG 3103, detected back then at a distance of 93 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, issued radio communications and asked the BRP Cabra to vacate the area.
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