China Coast Guard 's collision attempt vs PH Coast Guard Vessel

China Coast Guard vessel 3302 engaged a smaller Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in reckless and dangerous maneuvers off the coast of Capones Island in Zambales on Sunday, 06 April 2025.

Commodore Jay Tarriela, PCG Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, says the incident is raising concerns about China Coast Guard's adherence to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREGs), of which they are a signatory.

Despite the 'attempted collision, Tarriela maintains that the PCG vessel, BRP Cabra, remains steadfast in its mission to challenge the illegal patrol conducted by the China Coast Guard vessel 3302.

Despite continuous radio communications from the PCG asserting the illegitimacy of these actions, he said the China Coast Guard continued to claim that it is engaged in lawful maritime operations.

The presence of BRP Cabra has effectively pushed the China Coast Guard vessel further away, now located approximately 92-96 nautical miles off the coast of Capones Island, Tarriela said.

"This demonstrates the PCG's commitment to safeguarding Philippine maritime interests and preventing the normalization of unlawful activities by the People’s Republic of China in the West Philippine Sea," he added.

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