World||August 12, 2025 / 02:32 PM
Two Chinese ships collide while chasing Philippine vessel
AKIPRESS.COM – A China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel collided with a Chinese navy warship while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship in Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag Shoal), West Philippine Sea (WPS) on August 11, Manila Bulletin reported.
PCG spokesperson for WPS Commodore Jay Tarriela said the collision occurred during a humanitarian mission of the PCG, who were distributing fuel and other supplies to around 35 fishermen in Bajo de Masinloc together with fish carrier. The mission encountered hazardous maneuvers and blocking actions from the Chinese vessels.
The Philippine vessel was targeted with a water cannon by a Chinese ship “but the seamanship skills by PCG crew members allowed the vessel to successfully evade from getting hit”, PCG spokesperson noted.
A CCG ship with bow number “3104” was tailing the Philippine vessel when a Chinese People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) warship with tail number “164” suddenly appeared, hitting the upper deck section of the CCG ship’s bow or front portion.
Spokesperson Jay Tarriela said the PCG immediately offered support to the CCG vessel, including assistance with man-overboard recovery and medical aid for any injured CCG crew members.
