Earlier today, the Philippine Coast Guard, using Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection technology, detected the Shucha II-class China Coast Guard Vessel 3301 traveling at a speed of nine knots approximately 62.08 nautical miles west of Capones Island, Zambales.
CCGV 3301 departed from Bajo de Masinloc on July 21, 2024, and headed towards El Nido, Palawan, where it joined the Zhaotim-class CCGV 3105. On July 23, 2024, it moved to the northeast of Recto Bank and stayed there for more than a day before proceeding towards its current location.
Meanwhile, CCGV 3105, which has been experiencing irregular AIS transmission since July 22, 2024, showed no significant movements and remained 64.5 NM away from Tapiutan, El Nido, Palawan.
