Philippine Coast Guard Continues to Challenge Illegal Presence of Chinese Coast Guard Vessel 5901
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301), is actively monitoring and challenging the unlawful presence of the Chinese Coast Guard vessel 5901, which is operating within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at a distance of 60-70 nautical miles from the Zambales coastline.
This 83-meter French-built PCG vessel is boldly asserting its stance against any attempts to legitimize illegal activities in the West Philippine Sea. By confronting the presence of Chinese Coast Guard Vessel 5901, the PCG sends a clear message: the normalization of unlawful deployments will not be accepted or tolerated.
During the entire maritime patrol today, the PCG crew conducted a radio challenge to firmly remind the Chinese Coast Guard vessels of their unlawful actions, particularly regarding their claims of conducting maritime patrols. It is important to note that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) clarifies that the freedom of navigation for foreign-flagged vessels does not extend to conducting patrols within the EEZ of other states.
The PCG remains resolute in its commitment to monitoring and challenging the illegal activities of the Chinese vessel. The PCG stands firm in its dedication to ensuring that no unlawful actions by the China Coast Guard in the West Philippine Sea go unchallenged.
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