Philippine Coast Guard Vessel Leaves Disputed South China Sea Shoal, Returns to Port

Sep 15, 2024, 05:11 AM

The Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua has left the disputed Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea after more than five months of sentinel duties. The 97-meter ship had been anchored at the contested reef as part of the Philippines' efforts to assert its maritime claims in the region. The vessel's departure was confirmed by the national maritime council on Sunday. AIS shows that the BRP Teresa Magbanua has returned to port, marking a significant development in the ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.