CHINA Coast Guard (CCG) 5901, considered the world's largest coast guard vessel, has left Escoda (Sabina) Shoal, said SeaLight, a maritime transparency initiative that monitors activities in the South China Sea.
CHINA Coast Guard 5901, considered the world's largest coast guard vessel, has left Escoda Shoal , said SeaLight, a maritime transparency initiative that monitors activities in the South China Sea.SeaLight said the 165-meter CCG 5901, which has been in the location since July 31, left on August 11 and was replaced by the 135-meter CCG 5303.Retired United States Air Force Col.
'Even so, overhead imagery showed that CCG 5901 remained at Sabina Shoal — facing off with the Philippines' 97-meter BRP Teresa Magbanua — through early August,' Powell added, noting the Chinese ship earned its name 'The Monster' because of its massive size.'At 12,000 tons, it's almost three times the size of the National Security Cutters of the United States Coast Guard.
'Monster' Ship Leaves Escoda Shoal
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