Chinese ship rammed Filipino vessel in South China Sea

A Chinese Coast Guard ship (CCG) rammed a Filipino vessel that was escorting Filipino fishermen in the waters of the South China Sea (South China Sea). This was reported by the Manila Standard newspaper on October 12.

"According to the Philippine Coast Guard, on Sunday, a Chinese ship deliberately rammed the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Pagbuaya, which was escorting Filipino fishermen in the waters of the South China Sea," the publication says.

It is noted that the Philippine vessel was slightly damaged, none of the crew members were injured. According to the newspaper, at the time of the collision, the BRP Datu Pagbuaya and two other Philippine Bureau of Fisheries (BFAR) ships were anchored to protect fishermen.

"Despite these intimidation tactics and aggressive actions, PCG and BFAR remain resolute. We will not be intimidated or kicked out, as our presence in the Kalayan island group is crucial to protecting the rights and livelihoods of Filipino fishermen," the newspaper quoted Jay Tarriela, a representative of the Philippine Coast Guard.

The Manila Standard notes that tensions between China and the Philippines continue to escalate in the disputed waters that are part of the South China Sea.

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On September 19, it was reported that off the coast of Nouadhibou in Mauritania, the 105-meter vessel Right Whale rammed the 31-meter freezer trawler Tafra 3. It was clarified that the collision lasted at least 4.5 minutes. During all this time, the trawler's sailors were trying to get to a safe place. In the footage, you can see two sailors sitting in the stern, climbing the nets and trying to hide in another part of the ship.

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