China’s ‘Monster’ Ship Back in Disputed Waters, Philippines Says
The Philippines said a huge Chinese coast guard ship widely known as the “Monster” has returned to its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, prompting its own coast guard vessel to approach and issue a radio challenge.
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China monster ship aims to sabotage
The China Coast Guard monster ship’s frequent anchoring very near Zambales aims to scare, surveil and sabotage.
China monster ship moves away, another vessel approaches Zambales coast —PCG
China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, also known as the monster ship, moved away from the Zambales coast on Sunday but another Chinese vessel approached the area, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
Filipino fishermen decry presence of China 'monster ship'
The presence of China's "monster ship" and other maritime militia within the Philippine waters is starting to cause alarm among Filipino fishermen in the affected area.
Philippines alarmed after China sends ‘monster ship’ to disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines accused China on Tuesday of intimidating its fishermen at a disputed South China Sea shoal, and normalizing an “illegal presence,” after Beijing sent its largest coast guard vessel into Manila’s maritime zone.
China 'monster ship' still in Zambales – PCG
MANILA – China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901, dubbed as the "monster ship" for its size, has remained off the coast of Zambales province, according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). In a post on X on Wednesday night,
‘Monster ship’ departs, but China deploys replacement—PCG
China Coast Guard (CCG) mighty vessel 5901—dubbed as ‘The Monster’—departed the Zambales coastline over the weekend, but it was relieved by another CCG
China’s ‘monster’ ship enters 13th day in Philippine waters
China’s ‘monster’ ship entered its 13th day lurking within Philippine waters, said Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela on Friday,.
China’s ‘monster ship’ returns to previous location off Zambales – PCG
China’s monster ship on Saturday returned to its previous location off the coast of Zambales province days after it left the area, said PCG.
Beijing and Manila promise further South China Sea talks despite row over ‘monster ship’
Latest discussions came days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
Satellite Photo Captures US Ally's Standoff With China's 'Monster Ship'
The 540-foot coast guard cutter has been operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone for over three weeks.
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‘Monster ship’ out but replacement still bigger than any PCG vessel
CHINA Coast Guard (CCG) vessel 5901 or the “monster ship” that has been illegally operating off the Zambales coast  was replaced by another Chinese ship with bow number  3304, Sunday afternoon.