China's Marine Research Vessel Re-Navigates Exclusive Economic Zone around Okinotorishima 22:32 July 24
On the morning of 24th, it was confirmed that a Chinese marine research vessel is sailing within the exclusive economic zone around Okinotorishima, the southernmost tip of Japan. It was confirmed that this research ship has been conducting activities that seem to be researching in the water for nine days this month, and the Japan Coast Guard is on alert with patrol boats.
According to the 3rd Regional Coast Guard Headquarters, a Chinese marine research vessel "Ocean" is navigating in Japan's exclusive economic zone about 370 km southwest of Okinotorishima at 9:00 am on the 24th. It was confirmed.
This research ship is repeating activities that are considered to be investigations, such as putting observation equipment into the water in the water from 9th to 18th of this month, and the Japan Coast Guard sends wireless and electronic bulletin boards from patrol boats. I asked to use it to stop the activity, but I did not respond.
The Japan Coast Guard is cautioning that the research vessel is sailing northward in the body of water at 2:00 pm on the 24th.