The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is closely watching a large Chinese Coast Guard vessel, known as the 'monster ship,' operating in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The Coast Guard (PCG) is maintaining a close watch on the China Coast Guard ’s ‘monster ship’ (CCG 5901) which is illegally operating in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). On its second day of patrol, the PCG vessel BRP Cabra continues to actively monitor the movements of CCG vessel 5901. The CCG vessel has been challenged regarding its illegal presence, emphasizing that it lacks the legal authority to operate within the Philippines’ EEZ.
CCG ship 5901 is also known as the “monster” due to its size. The ship has a displacement of 12,000 gross tons, making it the largest Coast Guard vessel in the world. The PCG said that BRP Cabra made the radio challenge in a response to the claim made by the CCG 5901 that it is conducting law enforcement duties within what it considers as “the jurisdictional waters of the People’s Republic of China.” To enhance safety and oversight of legitimate PCG maritime patrols, the commandant, Adm. Ronniel Gil Gavan, has deployed the PCG Islander to support these operations. This aircraft will document any potential incidents, including intentional ramming by the CCG vessel, and ensure that immediate rescue operations can be initiated if needed, the PCG added. Despite the CCG’s illegal presence approximately 65 to 70 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, the PCG leadership remains unwavering in its commitment to a vigilant, rules-based, and peace-oriented approach. The PCG will continue to take deliberate and appropriately-measured actions to challenge the illegal presence of the CCG until it ceases its violations of the Philippines’ sovereign rights in these waters, it stressed. The PCG also said in these monitoring efforts, the safety and security of Filipino fishermen remain its highest priority
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