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| '''''CCG 5901''''' is a large ] and ] of the ]. The ship has been referred to as the "monster" due to its size relative to other coast guard vessels.<ref>{{cite news |title=China's 'monster' ship back in disputed waters, says Philippines |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/chinas-monster-ship-back-in-disputed-waters-philippines-says |access-date=12 January 2025 |work=The Straits Times |date=12 January 2024}}</ref> | |||
| '''''CCG 5901''''' is a large ] and ] of the ]. Nicknamed "the monster", the ship is noted for outsizing most coast guard ships in the world. | |||
| ==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| ''CCG 5901'' is {{convert|164.89|m|ftin}} long with a ] of 12,000 tons. She is three times the size of the ]'s ]. She is also larger than every ] ship (with a notable exception being the United States' ]s) and outsizes some ] ]s. Her size led to the ship being given the moniker "The Monster".<ref name=monster-cnn>{{cite news |last1=Lendon |first1=Brad |title=What is |
''CCG 5901'' is {{convert|164.89|m|ftin}} long with a ] of 12,000 tons. She is three times the size of the ]'s ]. She is also larger than every ] ship (with a notable exception being the United States' ]s) and outsizes some ] ]s. Her size led to the ship being given the moniker "The Monster".<ref name=monster-cnn>{{cite news |last1=Lendon |first1=Brad |title=What is China's 'monster' coast guard ship and why is the Philippines spooked by it? |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2024/07/08/asia/china-monster-coast-guard-ship-philippines-intl-hnk-ml/index.html |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=CNN |date=8 July 2024 }}</ref> | ||
| She has a ] and a ]. ''CCG 5901'' ship has a speed of {{convert|25|kn|lk=in}}.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rita |first1=Joviland |title=EXPLAINER: Get to know China's 'monster ship' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912115/explainer-china-monster-ship/story/ |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=GMA News Online |date=3 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> | She has a ] and a ]. ''CCG 5901'' ship has a speed of {{convert|25|kn|lk=in}}.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rita |first1=Joviland |title=EXPLAINER: Get to know China's 'monster ship' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/912115/explainer-china-monster-ship/story/ |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=GMA News Online |date=3 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Deployment== | ==Deployment== | ||
| {{Further|South China Sea dispute}} | |||
| ''CCG 5901'' is usually deployed in the ] to enforce China's ].<ref name=monster-cnn/> The vessel has been deployed near the ] and the ] as well as the Philippines-controlled ].<ref>{{cite news |title=China deploys |
''CCG 5901'' is usually deployed in the ] to enforce China's ].<ref name=monster-cnn/> The vessel has been deployed near the ] and the ] as well as the Philippines-controlled ].<ref>{{cite news |title=China deploys 'monster' ship near disputed shoal |url=https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/china-coast-guard-ship-5901-second-thomas-ayungin-shoal-06252024132333.html |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=BernarNews |date=25 June 2024}}</ref> | ||
| From December 2022 to January 2023, ''CCG 5901'' has been staying in parts of the sea renamed by Indonesia as ]. The area is claimed by Indonesia as part of its ] (EEZ).<ref>{{cite news |title=Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/14/indonesia-deploys-warship-to-monitor-china-coast-guard-vessel |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=Al Jazeera |date=14 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Salim |first1=Andreas Aditya |title=How free is the freedom of navigation, right to sail? |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/paper/2023/01/25/how-free-is-the-freedom-of-navigation.html/?trx_type=nlioji01 |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=25 January 2023}}</ref> | From December 2022 to January 2023, ''CCG 5901'' has been staying in parts of the sea renamed by Indonesia as ]. The area is claimed by Indonesia as part of its ] (EEZ).<ref>{{cite news |title=Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/1/14/indonesia-deploys-warship-to-monitor-china-coast-guard-vessel |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=Al Jazeera |date=14 January 2023 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Salim |first1=Andreas Aditya |title=How free is the freedom of navigation, right to sail? |url=https://www.thejakartapost.com/paper/2023/01/25/how-free-is-the-freedom-of-navigation.html/?trx_type=nlioji01 |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=The Jakarta Post |date=25 January 2023}}</ref> | ||
| China has insisted that its operations in the disputed see is part of its legitimate law enforcement operations. The Philippines, another claimant country, says that ''CCG 5901'' is engaging in intimidation and her presence is a violation of its own EEZ.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philippines says |
China has insisted that its operations in the disputed see is part of its legitimate law enforcement operations. The Philippines, another claimant country, says that ''CCG 5901'' is engaging in intimidation and her presence is a violation of its own EEZ.<ref>{{cite news |title=Philippines says China's 'monster' ship on a mission to intimidate |url=https://www.rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2025/01/06/philippines-china-monster-ship/ |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=Radio Free Asia |date=6 January 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Maitem |first1=Jeoffrey |title='Show of force'? Huge Chinese ship seen near shoal contested with Philippines |url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293721/chinas-monster-coastguard-ship-tests-philippines-south-china-sea-resolve |access-date=11 January 2025 |work=South China Morning Post |date=7 January 2025 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 15:22, 14 January 2025
Chinese Coast Guard vessel.jpg) CCG 5901 off Luzon in 2025
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| Name | CCG 5901 |
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| Displacement | 12,000 tons |
| Length | 164.89 m (541 ft 0 in) |
| Speed | 25 knots (46 km/h) |
| Aviation facilities | Hangar and flight deck |
CCG 5901 is a large cutter and patrol vessel of the China Coast Guard. The ship has been referred to as the "monster" due to its size relative to other coast guard vessels.
Background
CCG 5901 is 164.89 metres (541 ft 0 in) long with a displacement of 12,000 tons. She is three times the size of the United States Coast Guard's National Security Cutters. She is also larger than every coast guard ship (with a notable exception being the United States' icebreakers) and outsizes some United States Navy destroyers. Her size led to the ship being given the moniker "The Monster".
She has a helipad and a hangar. CCG 5901 ship has a speed of 25 knots (46 km/h; 29 mph).
Deployment
Further information: South China Sea disputeCCG 5901 is usually deployed in the South China Sea to enforce China's sovereignty claims over the disputed sea and its islands. The vessel has been deployed near the Scarborough Shoal and the Second Thomas Shoal as well as the Philippines-controlled Thitu Island.
From December 2022 to January 2023, CCG 5901 has been staying in parts of the sea renamed by Indonesia as North Natuna Sea. The area is claimed by Indonesia as part of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
China has insisted that its operations in the disputed see is part of its legitimate law enforcement operations. The Philippines, another claimant country, says that CCG 5901 is engaging in intimidation and her presence is a violation of its own EEZ.
References
- "China's 'monster' ship back in disputed waters, says Philippines". The Straits Times. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ Lendon, Brad (8 July 2024). "What is China's 'monster' coast guard ship and why is the Philippines spooked by it?". CNN. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- Rita, Joviland (3 July 2024). "EXPLAINER: Get to know China's 'monster ship'". GMA News Online. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- "China deploys 'monster' ship near disputed shoal". BernarNews. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- "Indonesia deploys warship to monitor China coast guard vessel". Al Jazeera. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- Salim, Andreas Aditya (25 January 2023). "How free is the freedom of navigation, right to sail?". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- "Philippines says China's 'monster' ship on a mission to intimidate". Radio Free Asia. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- Maitem, Jeoffrey (7 January 2025). "'Show of force'? Huge Chinese ship seen near shoal contested with Philippines". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 11 January 2025.