2019 Reed Bank incident
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The 2019 Reed Bank incident occurred when F/B Gem-Ver, a Philippine fishing boat anchored in Reed Bank in the South China Sea, sank after it was rammed by a Chinese vessel, Yuemaobinyu 42212, during the early morning hours of 9 June 2019. The stricken vessel's crew was later rescued by a Vietnamese fishing vessel.
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Date | June 9, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-06-09) |
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Time | 11:50 PM PST |
Location | Reed Bank, South China Sea |
Coordinates | 11°34.557′N 116°49.888′E |
Participants | F/B Gem-Ver Yuemaobinyu 42212 TGTG-90983-TS |
Outcome | Filipino vessel sunk, 22 Filipino fishermen rescued by Vietnamese counterparts |
Inquiries | Investigation initiated by Philippine Coast Guard and Maritime Industry Authority; joint Sino-Filipino investigation pending |
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An independent investigation by Philippine authorities later determined that the Chinese vessel involved in the incident failed to undertake measures to avoid colliding with the F/B Gem-Ver and abandoned the stricken boat's crew in violation of maritime laws.