China Coast Guard again harasses PH ships on resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal

Public maritime traffic data collated by SeaLight show the Philippine Coast Guard's BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan as the escort ships in the mission

MANILA, Philippines – The China Coast Guard yet again performed “dangerous maneuvers” against Philippine ships on a Wednesday, October 4, during the latter’s resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre, the Philippines’ outpost on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.

Public maritime traffic data collated by SeaLight show the PCG’s BRP Cabra and BRP Sindangan as the escort ships in the mission. The Philippine Navy’s BRP Ramon Alcaraz was also present in the vicinity, according to SeaLight director and maritime security expert Ray Powell. The Philippines intentionally ran aground the BRP Sierra Madre in 1999, amid China’s encroachment in marine features there.

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