The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that the China Coast Guard's (CCG) largest vessel, 'the monster,' has not left Sabina Shoal since it arrived in the area on July 3rd..PCG Spokesperson for the South China Sea (SCS), Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the CCG ship "was approximately 638 yards (583 meters) from the PCG vessel, the BRP Teresa Magbanua..The Zhaotou class patrol cutter, bow number 5901, is considered the world's largest patrol vessel and is routinely used by the CCG to conduct intrusion patrols in the SCS.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said that the China Coast Guard's (CCG) largest vessel, 'the monster,' has not left Sabina Shoal since it arrived in the area on July 3rd..PCG Spokesperson for the South China Sea (SCS), Commodore Jay Tarriela, said the CCG ship "was approximately 638 yards (583 meters) from the PCG vessel, the BRP Teresa Magbanua..The Zhaotou class patrol cutter, bow number 5901, is considered the world's largest patrol vessel and is routinely used by the CCG to conduct intrusion patrols in the SCS.