Coverage dated September 18, 2026 to September 19, 2026

China Coast Guard vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission

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Video released by the PCG showed crew members shouting "brace for impact!" moments before the collision, which took place at 11:13 a.m., the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.

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Independent Journal Review
Philippines and China Trade Blame Over South China Sea Vessel Collision (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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A China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine BFAR vessel delivering subsidized fuel to fishermen near Abad Santos Shoal off Palawan, causing damage to railings and deck and prompting the Philippine Coast Guard to deploy assets for aid and safety.
Bloomberg
Philippines Says China Coast Guard Rammed Its Fisheries Boat (opens Bloomberg)
Published Sep 18, 2026
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The Philippines said a China Coast Guard vessel rammed a government fisheries boat that was on a mission to deliver fuel to Filipino fishermen in the disputed South China Sea.
Al Jazeera
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Sep 18, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
New York Post
China Coast Guard vessel rams and damages Philippine boat on refueling mission (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 19, 2026
New York Post's feed description
Video released by the PCG showed crew members shouting "brace for impact!" moments before the collision, which took place at 11:13 a.m., the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.