Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough Shoal is a rock in the South China Sea, approximately 120 nautical miles west of the Philippine island of Luzon. There are no structures built on Scarborough Shoal, but the feature is effectively controlled by China, which has maintained a constant coast guard presence at the feature since 2012.
U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Scarborough Shoal
China: Huangyan Dao, 黄岩岛
Philippines: Bajo de Masinloc/Panatag Shoal
Taiwan: Huangyan Dao, 黃岩島
Legal Status: Rock
GPS: 15° 8' 55" N, 117° 45' 50" E

Overview Images

Scarborough Shoal
September 27, 2016
Scarborough Shoal
November 18, 2015

 

Detail Images

Scarborough Shoal Chinese CG Vessel
A Chinese coast guard vessel maintaining constant presence at the mouth of the lagoon. October 29, 2016
Scarborough Shoal Chinese CG Vessel
A Chinese coast guard vessel in pursuit of a Philippine fishing boat. November 18, 2015

Analysis of Outpost

Counter-Coercion Series: Scarborough Shoal Standoff
UPDATED: Imagery Suggests Philippine Fishermen Still Not Entering Scarborough Shoal