Philippines says China rammed vessel near Palawan — The Hindu
In the South China Sea near the Philippine province of Palawan, a China Coast Guard vessel rammed the Philippine vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat, the Philippine Coast Guard said. According to its information, the contact damaged the railings and deck structures of the Philippine vessel. The Hindu reported the incident on September 18, citing the Philippine Coast Guard.
Mission to assist fishermen
The BRP Datu Magat Salamat belongs to the Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. The vessel was carrying out a mission to distribute fuel assistance among Philippine fishermen.
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According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the incident occurred about 54 nautical miles off the coast of Palawan province.
Dangerous maneuvers
The Philippine Coast Guard said that before the contact, the Chinese vessel carried out a series of dangerous maneuvers. It called the case another confrontation between China and the Philippines in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
