China Coast Guard Zhaotou-class patrol cutter Haijing 3901
INDO-PACIFIC
China Coast Guard Deploys “Monster” Vessel to Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
On May 24th, the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, a Zhaotou-class patrol cutter called the Haijing-5901, briefly entered the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and sailed near Scarborough Shoal. Another, smaller CCG vessel also accompanied the Zhaotou-class vessel during the intrusion. The Zhaotou-class vessel is notable because it is the largest coast guard ship in the world.