The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) successfully defended against a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel that approached the Pangasinan coastline. The PCG vessel, BRP Cabra, maneuvered to drive away the CCG-3304, pushing it to a distance of 101.44 nautical miles. Another CCG vessel, CCG-3103, later arrived in the area. BRP Cabra asserted its presence within the country's exclusive economic zone, highlighting that the CCG's actions are violations of Philippine law and international agreements.
THE Philippine Coast Guard on Thursday night said the BRP Cabra has successfully fended off a China Coast Guard vessel with bow number 3304 which was detected approaching the Pangasinan coastline.
And due to the exceptional seamanship skills of the crew aboard BRP Cabra, the PCG said its vessel was able to push the Chinese vessel to an approximate distance of 101.44 nautical miles off Bani, Pangasinan. Undeterred, the 44-meter BRP Cabra challenged the larger 77-meter CCG vessel, asserting its presence within the country’s exclusive economic zone and highlighting that the CCG’s illegal patrols are in violation of the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea , and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
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