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Two Philippine Coast Guard Cutters damaged by Chinese patrol boats

The Philippine Coast Guard cutters BRP 'Bagacay' and BRP 'Cape Engaño ' were damaged om the night on Aug 19, 2024 during the latest resupply missions into the disputed areas near Second Thomas Shoal. Both vessels were holed and suffered the worst damage since the incidents began in the Spratly Islands. The vessels were underway when they encountered the Chinese vessels. Both sides stated that the vessels were headed toward the waters around Sabina Shoal in the same area as Second Thomas and the latest flashpoint in the conflicts. The BRP 'Cape Engano' was the first vessel that the Chinese attempted to stop with a collision with the' CCGV-3104'. About 20 minutes later and two miles from the first incident, the BRP 'Bagacay' and the 'CCGV 21551' were in collision. The 'Cape Engano' suffered the more significant damage withf a gash measuring 3.6 feet and damage to an engine exhaust. The 'Bagacay' suffered a hole approximately 2.5 feet long and 3 feet wide and a one-foot dent on the other side of the vessel. No injuries were reported. Report with photos and video: https://maritime-executive.com/article/video-two-philippine-cg-vessels-damaged-as-each-blame-other-for-collisions