Armed Forces of the Philippines monitors unresponsive, unauthorized Chinese research vessel northeast of Catanduanes.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is monitoring an unauthorized Chinese-flagged research vessel, named "Shen Kuo," spotted northeast of Viga, Catanduanes. The vessel was first detected on April 25, 60.9 nautical miles east of Rapu-Rapu Island in Albay, and no personnel were found on the main deck. AFP has attempted to communicate with the vessel, but it appears unresponsive or unwilling to engage.
April 28, 2024
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