China Coast Guard 5901, the world's largest coast guard ship known as "The Monster," was again spotted in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippines Sea on Wednesday, a maritime expert monitoring ship movements in the South China Sea said.In a post on X , former US Air Force official and former Defence Attaché Ray Powell said the CCG 5901 has joined CCG 5203 in Ayungin Shoal as of 7:26 a.m.
EXPLAINER: What is the Ayungin Shoal and why is it important?Based on monitoring by Philippine authorities, the Chinese vessel passed through 12 features of the WPS in 10 days: Parola Island Pagasa Island Zamora Reef Bayani Bank Union Bank Kagitingan Reef Rizal Reef Panganiban Reef Lawak Island Patag Island Escoda Shoal Bajo De MasinlocAside from these WPS features, the gigantic ship also went to the waters of El Nido, Palawan, coming as close as 34 nautical miles from its coastline.
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