Based on the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) current monitoring, the China Coast Guard vessel 5901, “monster ship,” has departed from the coastline of Zambales and is now approximately 90 nautical miles offshore. Meanwhile, the PCG has tracked CCG-3103, which left Guangdong Province yesterday and is heading directly to the previous location of the monster ship.
As of 3 PM today, CCG-3103 was detected by Canada’s Dark Vessel Detection at a distance of 60 nautical miles from Pandaquit, Zambales. This indicates that CCG-3103 is likely serving as a replacement vessel for the monster ship, thereby sustaining its illegal presence within the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone.
The PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, has deployed the PCG Islander to the area, where it has confirmed the presence of CCG-3103 operating in the vicinity previously occupied by the monster ship. Additionally, the PCG vessel BRP Cabra is currently heading towards the location of CCG-3103 to monitor and challenge its presence.
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