The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday insisted that the dredger seized last week because of its “illegal and unauthorized presence” in Philippine waters is a Chinese company-owned vessel. “Upon verification, the PCG and the Bureau of Customs found out that MV Zhonhai 68 is registered under the Republic of Sierra Leone, and is owned by Chinese company HK Weifeng Hangyun Co., Limited[,] located at Flat B07 Floor 23, Hover Industrial Building, No. 26-38 Kwai Cheong Road, N.T., Hong Kong,” PCG spokesperson Cmdr. Armand Balilo said, citing the vessel’s Overseas Marine Certification Services (OMCS).

Santos, T. G. (2021, February 5). Coast Guard insists dredger is Chinese. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A9.