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Taiwan Stations New Patrol Boat at Pratas Islands

By Geopolitics Desk · · Updated 2026-09-24 04:41 UTC
A small concrete wharf extending into turquoise water with a white patrol boat docked alongside it

Taiwan stations a new 100-tonne boat at Pratas Islands and deploys larger ships for multi-layered deterrence, according to The Straits Times.

  • The Straits Times reports that Taiwan is now regularly deploying larger vessels to the area to establish multi-layered deterrence. Additionally, authorities have repurposed nine Chinese fishing boats seized since early 2026 for reef patrol and conservation duties.

    Source: The Straits Times

  • Taiwan has completed a wharf project, allowing a new 100-tonne vessel to station permanently at the remote Pratas Islands.

    Source: Free Malaysia Today
Based on reporting by Free Malaysia Today and The Straits Times, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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