Year2024 |
MonthDecember |
Reference number20241202 |
Impact areaVessel |
Incident locationZambales |
Incident countryPhilippines |
Victim countryPhilippines |
Victim identityVessels operating in West Philippine Sea |
Victim TypeVessel |
MethodAIS Spoofing |
Attacker countryChina |
In January 2024, the Philippine Coast Guard accused China of using AIS spoofing to mislead authorities. Evidence showed a Chinese vessel appearing in impossible locations over 60 days, with local residents reporting sightings. The Chinese government denied the claims amid rising South China Sea tensions.