China Coast Guard Vessels Begin to Shadow Atin Ito! Convoy

Several China Coast Guard (CCG) ships began to closely shadow the Atin Ito! convoy as it headed towards the Scarbough Shoal.

The CCG vessels reportedly began to shadow the convoy when it was 74 nautical miles (137 km) away from the shoal. The convoy will likely reach the shoal on May 16^th by 6 a.m. local time.

As 'Atin Ito' civilian mission approaches Panatag Shoal, China Coast Guard begins tailing

WATCH: Two China Coast Guard vessels – with bow numbers 4108 and 4109 – begin sailing close to the Atin Ito contingent as it sails towards Bajo de Masinloc or Panatag Shoal in the West… pic.twitter.com/iNlQnDCNmp

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 15, 2024

Chinese Coast Guard started shadowing the civilian convoy at 50 nautical miles from Masinloc, Zambales. That means they are 74 nautical miles away from Bajo de Masinloc.

ATIN ITO expected to arrive at the vicinity of BDM 6am tomorrow, and to be shadowed by Chinese vessels at… pic.twitter.com/zHXZWcxPI1

— Gretchen Ho (@gretchenho) May 15, 2024