The Philippines Coast Guard has reported that while on a resupply mission to Filipino Marines on the Second Thomas Shoal, one of their vessels was surrounded by three Chinese ships, one Chinese Coast Guard vessel and two Maritime Militia vessels.
As of 0720H on March 23, 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel, MRRV 4409, has been impeded and encircled by one (1) China Coast Guard vessel with bow number 21551, along with two (2) China Maritime Militia Vessels (CMMV) bearing bow numbers 00036 and 00314. MRRV 4409 has… pic.twitter.com/QvE7jBhfh3
— Jay Tarriela (@jaytaryela) March 23, 2024
The announcement reads below:
“At 06:08AM on March 23, 2024, China coast guard vessel BN21551 performs dangerous maneuver of crossing the bow against Philippine Supply Vessel Unaizah May 4 while en route to Ayungin Shoal for the Rotation and Resupply mission for the Filipino soldiers stationed in BRP Sierra Madre.”
China coast guard vessel BN21551 crossing the bow against Philippine Supply Vessel Unaizah May 4 while en route to Ayungin Shoal for the Rotation and Resupply mission for the Filipino soldiers stationed in BRP Sierra Madre pic.twitter.com/WwWVRN2L5r
— Tessaron News (@TessaronF) March 23, 2024
