MANILA — On early Sunday (10 Dec 2023), a Philippine resupply vessel, Unaiza May 1, collided with a China Coast Guard (CCG) ship, identified as CCG 21556, during a resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
The incident, which occurred at 6:39 a.m., was confirmed by United States-based security expert Ray Powell, who monitored the situation using the automatic information system.
Despite the collision, the Philippine government has not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
This collision took place just a day after CCG ships deployed water cannons against three Philippine vessels near Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal.
The three vessels were en route to provide oil subsidies and groceries to Filipino fishing vessels.
Tensions in the region remain high as maritime incidents between Philippine and Chinese vessels continue to escalate.
(AI/MNM)
