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China Coast Guard rams Philippine fisheries vessel in South China Sea
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A ramming incident occurred on Friday between Chinese and Philippine maritime forces in the South China Sea, approximately 54 nautical miles off Palawan, within Manila's exclusive economic zone. The China Coast Guard cutter 21585 intercepted the Philippine Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel Magat Salamat (MMOV 3015) during its maritime resupply patrol. According to a statement from the Philippine Coast Guard, the Chinese vessel rammed the Philippine ship. This is the latest high-profile skirmish in the long-running territorial dispute between China and the Philippines over maritime boundaries and features in the South China Sea.
Source report
Chinese and Philippine maritime forces were involved in a ramming incident on Friday off Manila’s western island province, marking the latest high-profile skirmish in their long-running territorial dispute over maritime boundaries and features in the South China Sea.
Incident Details
- Time: Approximately 11:00 a.m. local time
- Location: 54 nautical miles off Palawan, within Manila’s exclusive economic zone
- Vessels involved:
- China Coast Guard cutter 21585
- Philippine Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel Magat Salamat (MMOV 3015)
Sequence of Events
According to a statement from the Philippine Coast Guard, the Chinese vessel intercepted the Philippine ship during its maritime resupply patrol.
Source
USNI NewsWestern
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