South China Sea dispute: Life on board — A Chinese Coast Guard vessel closely follows CG 8003. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — A Chinese vessel uses water cannon on a Vietnamese fisheries surveillance ship. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — The Paracel Islands are hotly contested between China and Vietnam. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Patriotism, including this flag unveiling photo opportunity, is at full tilt. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — The Chinese oil rig can be seen on the horizon, around 10 nautical miles (NM) distant. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Chinese Coast Guard vessels seen from the Vietnamese ship. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Major-Sargent Bui Van Son of CG 8003. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Fish dry in the hot sun aboard the Coast Guard vessel. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — A Chinese Coast Guard vessel follows CG 8003 at a discreet distance. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Vietnamese journalists and crew aboard CG 8003 show their allegiances. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Vietnamese Coast Guard vessels patrol for weeks at a time in the disputed area. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Captain Nguyen Van Hung mans the bridge. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Recreation facilities on board are limited. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Vietnam Coast Guard CG8003 sails into the sunset. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — Supply vessels bring provisions out to the disputed area -- including live chickens. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — A cameraman films from the bow of CG8003. Euan McKirdy South China Sea dispute: Life on board — The South China Sea near the Paracel Islands comprises a vast expanse of remote water. Euan McKirdy Prev Next
