Chinese research ship seen operating off Zambales coast

Chinese research ship seen operating off Zambales coast
Patricia Lourdes Viray - August 12, 2021 - https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2021/08/12/2119455/chinese-research-s...

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese research vessel was recently spotted operating off the coast of Zambales, according to an assistant professor at the US Naval War College.

Ryan Martinson, assistant professor at China Maritime Studies Institute of the US Naval War College, posted a photo of the location of Chinese survey ship Hai Da Hao.

"PRC research vessel "Hai Da Hao" currently operating 65nm east of Scarborough Shoal," Martinson tweeted Wednesday night.

Martinson added that China Ocean University operates the ship.