BRP Cabra Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Until Departure from Exclusive Economic Zone
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409), undertook a vigilant operation yesterday, closely shadowing Chinese Coast Guard vessels 3301 and 3104 until their exit from the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Throughout this operation, the Chinese vessels were radio challenged, highlighting their absence of legal authority to patrol the area as stipulated by the Philippine Maritime Zones Act, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), and the 2016 Arbitral Award.
According to Dark Vessel Detection data, as of 7 AM today, the Chinese Coast Guard vessels were tracked at distances of 61 nautical miles and 81 nautical miles from Guangdong Province, China, respectively.
The Philippine Coast Guard remains unwavering in its commitment to uphold the nation’s maritime rights and safeguard national interests in the West Philippine Sea, ensuring a vigilant approach without escalating tensions.
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