Fatal Collision in South China Sea: Philippines Investigates Involvement of Marshall Islands-Registered Vessel
A Philippine fishing boat collided with a foreign vessel in the South China Sea, resulting in the deaths of three fishermen. The Philippine coast guard suspects that the Pacific Anna, a Marshall Islands-registered oil tanker, was involved in the accident. The collision occurred due to poor weather conditions, causing the fishing boat to capsize. The coast guard is investigating the incident and plans to contact the Pacific Anna, which is en route to Singapore. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr expressed condolences to the victims' families and pledged to hold those responsible accountable. Tensions in the region have escalated recently, with the Philippines removing a barrier installed by China's coastguard near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
- Philippines says Marshall islands-registered vessel may have been involved in sea collision Reuters
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- Philippines Says 3 Dead in Ramming Incident Off Disputed Shoal Bloomberg
- Philippines Marcos Jr says boat deaths in South China Sea being probed Al Jazeera English
- 3 Filipino fishermen die after being hit by foreign tanker in South China Sea South China Morning Post
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