The Philippine Navy BRP Benguet warned off and issued consecutive radio challenges to a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy PLAN 621 ship southwest of Pag-asa Island on Oct. 13, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
The Chinese vessel reportedly shadowed the Benguet at an 80-yard distance and attempted to cross its bow with a closest point of approach of 350 yards.MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy ’s BRP Benguet warned off and issued consecutive radio challenges to a Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy PLAN 621 ship southwest of Pag-asa Island on Oct. 13, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines .
The AFP said that the BRP Benguet was en route to Rizal Reef Station for the conduct of a regular rotation and resupply or RoRe mission when the incident happened. AFP Western Command Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos said the Chinese Navy vessel made dangerous maneuvers that seriously endangered the safety if not lives of people at sea.
The potential for collision and accident at sea further highlights the urgency for China to uphold maritime safety standards.
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