Lorenzana tells China envoy: Ships should keep AIS trackers on

Lorenzana said the Chinese are turning off their AIS whenever they pass through Philippine territorial waters because they do not want to be seen. | FMangosingINQ

“These ships, apparently, when they have passed by Sibutu Strait, they turned off their AIS so hindi natin nakuha ng ating radar [so our radar can’t detect them],” he said, adding that it would be difficult for them to hide, especially if they are passing by during daytime.

“If they are passing on broad daylight at pinatay nila [and they turned it off], ayaw nilang malaman kung sino sila [it means they do not want to be seen]. But nakikita naman natin sila [we still see them]. So what’s the use of putting off your AIS?” the defense chief said.Lorenzana said that foreign warships should at least notify the Philippine government before passing by the country’s territorial waters.

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