China Performs AIS Spoofing In Philippines

Year

2024

Month

December

Reference number

20241202

Impact area

Vessel

Incident location

Zambales

Incident country

Philippines

Victim country

Philippines

Victim identity

Vessels operating in West Philippine Sea

Victim Type

Vessel

Method

AIS Spoofing

Attacker country

China

Summary:

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.

Reference URL

https://globalnation.inquirer.net/258190/pcg-china-using-ais-spoofing-to-mislead-public-and-stir-confusion
https://maritime-executive.com/article/philippines-accuses-chinese-coast-guard-of-using-dredgers-for-ais-spoofing
https://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/other/pcg-china-using-ais-spoofing-to-mislead-public-and-stir-confusion/ar-AA1vOgzE