SECURITY concerns escalated sharply as China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, referred to as the “Monster” ship, ventured into waters 60 nautical miles off the coast of Zambales, well within the Philippine exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), which has been monitoring the activities of the 165-meter-long CCG 5901 for the past two weeks, described the vessel’s presence as unauthorized and a blatant violation of international maritime law.
