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Philippine Coast Guard Commissions New Vessel Donated by Taiwan

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The Philippine Coast Guard has commissioned a 500-ton patrol vessel donated by Taiwan. The BRP Sarangani was formerly in service with Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration as the Kinmen.

Taiwan-Philippines Maritime Cooperation

REPORTER:  
The Philippine Coast Guard has commissioned a new patrol vessel donated by Taiwan.

The 500-ton BRP Sarangani formerly served with Taiwan’s coast guard, as the Kinmen. The donation was aided by the We Protect our Seas Foundation, a Philippine NGO focused on maritime disputes in the South China Sea. Taipei and Manila have stepped up cooperation on security issues at sea, including disputed waters and illegal incursions by Chinese vessels.

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Philippines Coast Guard

REPORTER:  
On Friday, the Philippine Coast Guard commissioned a new vessel, a former Taiwan coast guard ship donated for civilian maritime use.

The BRP Sarangani was originally built for Taiwan's coast guard as a 500-ton class vessel, the Kinmen. The donation was facilitated by the We Protect our Seas Foundation, a Philippine NGO focused on maritime disputes in the South China Sea. The two sides have continued to deepen cooperation on security issues in the region, including disputed waters and illegal incursions by Chinese vessels.