Photo credit: Ray Powell

SeaLight.live Director Ray Powell just dropped a noteworthy update on X (formerly Twitter) that’s catching everyone’s attention. This morning, China Coast Guard (CCG) ships made quite an entrance outside Manila Bay, and it's raising some eyebrows.

Here's the scoop: two Chinese coast guard vessels, CCG 3301 and CCG 3105, were seen on what many are calling an “intrusive patrol” in the West Philippine Sea. CCG 3301 was cruising about 40 nautical miles from El Nido in northern Palawan, while CCG 3105 has gone dark on AIS (Automatic Identification System) since July 22.

The latest details reveal that CCG 3301 was spotted at coordinates 11.4517 N, 118.2633 E, moving at a speed of 11 knots. Meanwhile, CCG 3105, which was previously at 11.5977 N, 118.3154 E, has been noticeably off the grid.

This development comes as China continues to assert its sovereignty claims over the region, creating a tense atmosphere. .