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List of maritime features in the Spratly Islands

Summary

This page features a series of lists of maritime features in the Spratly Islands.

The Spratly Islands
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Features by area edit

Of the hundreds of maritime features in the Spratly Islands, relatively few have land permanently above sea-level that is larger than protruding rocks. There are only 13 islands and cays with a natural area above sea-level larger than one hectare.[note 1] With the exception of Swallow Reef, prior to 2014 there had been no large-scale land reclamation beyond building breakwaters and piers, and extending runways.

This changed dramatically in 2014 with the PRC embarking on large-scale reclamations of the lagoons of Johnson South Reef (~10ha) and Fiery Cross Reef (~230ha), and other reclamations of then unknown extent at the Gaven Reefs and Cuarteron Reef.[1] Reports of the extent of land reclaimed on Swallow Reef vary. The PRC land reclamations have continued on a total of seven sites. In 2015, Subi Reef, Hughes Reef and Mischief Reef were added.[2] Refer to the table below for the most recently available data. In summary, there have been reclamations of very large areas (>640 acres = 1 sq mile) at three sites by the PRC, reclamations of large areas (10-100 acres) at eight sites (four by PRC, three by Vietnam, and one by Malaysia) and reclamations of lesser areas at a number of sites. There does not appear to have been any reclamation of Philippine occupied areas. There have been small Taiwanese reclamations at Itu Aba, very small but functionally significant reclamations at six Malaysian sites, and a number small but significant reclamations at Vietnamese sites in 2016, most particularly at Spratly Island where the runway has been extended and a sheltered harbour added.

The following table contains the 16 largest "natural" features, (i.e. not including reclaimed land),[3] plus the features with significant amounts of reclaimed land:

# Feature in Atoll "Natural" Area Location Currently occupied by Reclaimed Area[1]
1 Itu Aba Island Tizard Bank 46.00 hectares (113.7 acres) 10°22.5′N 114°22′E / 10.3750°N 114.367°E / 10.3750; 114.367   ROC (Taiping Island) ~8 acres (3.2 ha)[4]
2 Thitu Island Thitu Reefs 37.20 hectares (91.9 acres) 11°03′N 114°17′E / 11.050°N 114.283°E / 11.050; 114.283   PHI (Pagasa Island)
3 West York Island West York Island 18.60 hectares (46.0 acres) 11°05′N 115°01′E / 11.083°N 115.017°E / 11.083; 115.017   PHI (Likas Island)
4 Spratly Island Spratly Island 13.00 hectares (32.1 acres) 08°38′N 111°55′E / 8.633°N 111.917°E / 8.633; 111.917   VNM (Trường Sa Island) ~37 acres (15 ha)[5]
5 Northeast Cay North Danger Reef 12.70 hectares (31.4 acres) 11°28′N 114°21′E / 11.467°N 114.350°E / 11.467; 114.350   PHI (Parola Island)
6 Southwest Cay North Danger Reef 12.00 hectares (29.7 acres) 11°26′N 114°20′E / 11.433°N 114.333°E / 11.433; 114.333   VNM (Song Tử Tây Island) ~7 acres (2.8 ha)[6]
7 Sin Cowe Island Union Banks 08.00 hectares (19.8 acres) 09°52′N 114°19′E / 9.867°N 114.317°E / 9.867; 114.317   VNM (Sinh Tồn Island) ~26 acres (11 ha)[7]
8 Nanshan Island Loaita Bank 07.93 hectares (19.6 acres) 10°45′N 115°49′E / 10.750°N 115.817°E / 10.750; 115.817   PHI (Lawak Island)
9 Sand Cay Tizard Bank 07.00 hectares (17.3 acres) 10°23′N 114°28′E / 10.383°N 114.467°E / 10.383; 114.467   VNM (Sơn Ca Island) ~9 acres (3.6 ha)[8][9]
10 Loaita Island Loaita Bank 06.45 hectares (15.9 acres) 10°40′N 114°25′E / 10.667°N 114.417°E / 10.667; 114.417   PHI (Kota Island)
11 Swallow Reef Swallow Reef 06.20 hectares (15.3 acres) 07°22′N 113°50′E / 7.367°N 113.833°E / 7.367; 113.833   MYS (Layang-Layang Reef) ~95 acres (38 ha)
12 Namyit Island Tizard Bank 05.30 hectares (13.1 acres) 10°11′N 114°22′E / 10.183°N 114.367°E / 10.183; 114.367   VNM (Nam Yết Island)
13 Amboyna Cay Amboyna Cay 01.60 hectares (4.0 acres) 07°54′N 112°55′E / 7.900°N 112.917°E / 7.900; 112.917   VNM (An Bang Island)
Grierson Reef Union Banks 01.60 hectares (4.0 acres) 09°54′N 114°34′E / 9.900°N 114.567°E / 9.900; 114.567   VNM (Sinh Tồn Đông Island) ~3 acres (1.2 ha)[10][11]
West London Reef London Reefs 01.10 hectares (2.7 acres) 08°52′N 112°15′E / 8.867°N 112.250°E / 8.867; 112.250   VNM (Đá Tây A Island) ~70 acres (28 ha)[8][10][11][12]
Central London Reef London Reefs 00.88 hectares (2.2 acres) 08°56′N 112°21′E / 8.933°N 112.350°E / 8.933; 112.350   VNM (Trường Sa Đông Island) ~4 acres (1.6 ha)[10][11]
14 Flat Island Loaita Bank 00.57 hectares (1.4 acres) 10°49′N 115°49′E / 10.817°N 115.817°E / 10.817; 115.817   PHI (Patag Island)
15 Loaita Cay Loaita Bank 00.53 hectares (1.3 acres) 10°43′43″N 114°21′09″E / 10.72861°N 114.35250°E / 10.72861; 114.35250   PHI (Melchora Aquino Island)
16 Lankiam Cay Loaita Bank 00.44 hectares (1.1 acres) 10°43′N 114°32′E / 10.717°N 114.533°E / 10.717; 114.533   PHI (Panata Island)
Mischief Reef Mischief Reef 00.00 09°56′N 115°32′E / 9.933°N 115.533°E / 9.933; 115.533   PRC ~1,379 acres (558 ha)[13][14]
Subi Reef Thitu Reefs 00.00 10°55′N 114°04′E / 10.917°N 114.067°E / 10.917; 114.067   PRC ~976 acres (395 ha)[13][15]
Fiery Cross Reef Fiery Cross Reef 00.00 09°36′N 111°57′E / 9.600°N 111.950°E / 9.600; 111.950   PRC ~677 acres (274 ha)[13][16]
Cuarteron Reef London Reefs 00.00 08°52′N 112°50′E / 8.867°N 112.833°E / 8.867; 112.833   PRC ~56 acres (23 ha)[17]
Gaven Reefs Tizard Bank 00.00 10°13′N 114°13′E / 10.217°N 114.217°E / 10.217; 114.217   PRC ~34 acres (14 ha)[18]
Johnson South Reef Union Banks 00.00 09°43′N 114°17′E / 9.717°N 114.283°E / 9.717; 114.283   PRC ~27 acres (11 ha)[19]
Hughes Reef Union Banks 00.00 09°55′N 114°30′E / 9.917°N 114.500°E / 9.917; 114.500   PRC ~19 acres (7.7 ha)[20][21]
Pearson Reef SW Dangerous Ground 00.00 08°58′N 113°42′E / 8.967°N 113.700°E / 8.967; 113.700   VNM (Phan Vinh Island) ~6 acres (2.4 ha)[22]
Cornwallis South Reef SW Dangerous Ground 00.00 08°43′N 114°11′E / 8.717°N 114.183°E / 8.717; 114.183   VNM (Núi Le Reef) ~2 acres (0.81 ha)[10][11]

Features by major reef/bank, etc. edit

 
Map of the South China Sea area showing the location of Dangerous Ground

The boundaries of the Spratly Islands are not firmly defined. West-to-east, the islands range from the coastal waters of Vietnam to the east of Dangerous Ground and the Palawan Passage (approx. 106-117°E), and south-to-north from the coastal waters of Borneo and the southern South China Sea to the north of Dangerous Ground and the Reed Bank (approx. 3-12°N).

The major feature of the area is Dangerous Ground, an oblong area approximately 340 nautical miles (630 km; 390 mi) SW-NE, 175 nautical miles (324 km; 201 mi) at its widest, with an area of about 52,000 nm² (178,000 km²).[23] It lies approximately between 7.5–12°N, 113–117°E, and US NGA literature[23][24][25]etc. seems to consider its centre as 10°N 115°E / 10°N 115°E / 10; 115. The remainder of the Spratly Islands are mainly to the west and south of Dangerous Ground, with some features to the east.

The Spratly Islands can be roughly divided into seven sub-areas relative to Dangerous Ground:[23]

  • NW of Dangerous Ground (approx. 10-12°N, 113-115°E)[24]
  • NE Dangerous Ground (approx. 10-12°N, 115-117°E)[25]
  • SE Dangerous Ground (approx. 7-10°N, 115-117°E)[26][27][28]
  • SW Dangerous Ground (approx. 7-10°N, 113-115°E)[29]
  • E of Dangerous Ground (approx. 3-12°N, east of 117°E)[25][26][28]
  • S of Dangerous Ground (approx. 3- 7°N, 113-117°E)[28][30] and
  • W of Dangerous Ground (approx. 3-12°N, west of 113°E)[note 2]

Within these sub-areas there are a number of major reefs and banks, as well as ungrouped maritime features.[3]

Starting in the NW, and progressing in a generally SW direction, the features include:

Sub-area Group Vicinity Contains:
NW North Danger Reef 11°25′N 114°21′E / 11.417°N 114.350°E / 11.417; 114.350 North Reef (Spratly Islands) [zh]; Northeast Cay; Shira Islet; Southwest Cay; Jenkins Patches; South Reef; Sabine Patches; Farquharson Patches; Day Shoal; Iroquois Ridge
NW Trident & Lys Trident Shoal [zh], Lys Shoal [zh]
NW Thitu Reefs [zh] 11°03′N 114°17′E / 11.050°N 114.283°E / 11.050; 114.283 Thitu Island; Thitu Reef [zh]; Sandy Cay (Spratly Islands) [zh]
NW (Near Thitu Reefs [zh]) 10°55′N 114°04′E / 10.917°N 114.067°E / 10.917; 114.067 Subi Reef
NW Loaita Banks 10°45′N 114°30′E / 10.750°N 114.500°E / 10.750; 114.500 Lankiam Cay; Loaita Cay; Loaita Nan; Loaita Island
NW (East of Loaita Banks) 10°55′N 114°45′E / 10.917°N 114.750°E / 10.917; 114.750 Menzies Reef [zh] , Irving Reef, West York Island
NW Tizard Banks 10°15′N 114°30′E / 10.250°N 114.500°E / 10.250; 114.500 Ban Than Reef/Zhongzhou Reef; Eldad Reef]; Gaven Reefs; Namyit Island; Petley Reef; Sand Cay; Taiping Island/Itu Aba
NW (West of Tizard Banks) Western Reef, Discovery Great Reef, Discovery Small Reef [zh]
W (West of Union Banks) 9°30′N 112°30′E / 9.500°N 112.500°E / 9.500; 112.500 Fiery Cross Reef, Dhaulle Shoal [zh], Coronation Bank [zh]
SW Union Banks 09°50′N 114°30′E / 9.833°N 114.500°E / 9.833; 114.500 Collins Reef/Johnson North Reef, Edmund Reef [zh], Grierson Reef/Sin Cowe East Island, Hallet Reef [zh], Higgens Reef [zh], Holiday Reef [zh], Hughes Reef, Johnson South Reef, Jones Reef [zh]/Zhangxi Jiao, Lansdowne Reef, McKennan Reef [zh]/Kennan Reef, Sin Cowe Island, Whitson Reef, Empire Reef [zh], Loveless Reef [zh]
NE Reed Tablemount 11°20′N 116°50′E / 11.333°N 116.833°E / 11.333; 116.833 Reed Bank, Nares Bank [vi; zh],[31] Marie Louise Bank [vi; zh],[32] Pennsylvania North Reef [vi; zh],[33] Iroquois Reef [vi; zh][34]
NE NE Dangerous Ground 11°N 116°E / 11°N 116°E / 11; 116 Jackson Atoll [zh], Nanshan Island, Flat Island, Third Thomas Shoal, Hopkins Reef [zh], Amy Douglas Bank [zh]/Hirane Shoal, Hardy Reef [zh]/Hubo Reef, Sandy Shoal [zh], Lord Auckland Shoal [zh], Carnatic Shoal [zh], Seahorse Shoal [zh]/Seashore Shoal/Routh Shoal, Iroquois Reef [zh], Leslie Bank [zh], Templar Bank [zh], Southern Bank (Spratly Islands) [zh], Katimugan Banks [zh] [dubious – discuss], Tagpi [zh] [dubious – discuss], Pennsylvania South Reef [zh]/Magat Salamat Reef,
NE Southampton Reefs Hopps Reef [zh] ; Livock Reef [zh]
E (East & SE Dangerous Ground) Bombay Shoal [zh], Royal Captain Shoal, Half Moon Shoal, South Viper Shoal [zh]
SE SE Dangerous Ground 9°N 116°E / 9°N 116°E / 9; 116 Sabina Shoal, Boxall Reef [zh], Second Thomas Shoal, Mischief Reef, First Thomas Shoal, Alicia Annie Reef [zh], Commodore Reef, North Viper Shoal [zh], North East Shoal [zh], Director Reef [zh], Glasgow Bank [zh], Investigator Northeast Shoal
SW SW Dangerous Ground 9°N 114°E / 9°N 114°E / 9; 114 Maralie Reef [zh]/Bittern Reef, Alison Reef, Cornwallis South Reef, Pearson Reef, Pigeon Reef [zh], Investigator Shoal, Ardasier Reef, Ardasier Bank [zh], Erica Reef, Mariveles Reef, Dallas Reef, Barque Canada Reef, Royal Charlotte Reef [zh]
W London Reefs 08°50′N 112°30′E / 8.833°N 112.500°E / 8.833; 112.500 Central London Reef; Cuarteron Reef; East London Reef; West London Reef
W (Spratly Island vicinity) 08°40′N 111°45′E / 8.667°N 111.750°E / 8.667; 111.750 Spratly Island, Ladd Reef, Jubilee Bank (Spratly Islands) [zh]
W (West of Spratly Island) Scawfell Shoal, Charlotte Bank, Vanguard Bank [zh], Julia Shoal, Royal Bishop Shoal
W (Southwest of Spratly Island) Alexandra Bank [zh]; Grainger Bank [zh]; Prince of Wales Bank [zh]; Prince Consort Bank [zh]
W Rifleman Bank [zh] 07°50′N 111°40′E / 7.833°N 111.667°E / 7.833; 111.667 Bombay Castle (bãi Ba Kè); Johnson Patch  [zh] (tức là Bãi Vũng Mây); Kingston Shoal  [zh] (Bãi Đinh); Orleana Shoal  [zh] (Bãi Đất), Bãi Ráng Chiều, bãi Ngũ Sắc, bãi Xà Cừ, bãi Vũ Tích
S Amboyna Cay; Swallow Reef; Louisa Reef
S Luconia Shoals 05°30′N 112°30′E / 5.500°N 112.500°E / 5.500; 112.500 North Luconia Shoals [zh]: Friendship Shoal [zh], Hardie Reef  [zh], Aitken Reef  [zh], Buck Reef  [zh], Moody Reef  [zh], Seahorse Breakers  [zh], Tripp Reef  [zh], Hayes Reef  [zh]

South Luconia Shoals [zh]: Stigant Reef  [zh], Connell Reef  [zh], Herald Reef (Spratly Islands)  [zh], Comus Shoal  [zh], Richmond Reef  [zh], Luconia Breakers  [zh]

Features by name edit

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Features by occupier and/or claimant edit

 
The Spratly Islands, showing occupancy.

A feature is occupied by a country if one of the following is true:

  • Soldiers and/or civilian citizens of a country are present in the feature, either by building structures over the feature to house the citizens (most features are of this type) or by manning a ship anchored over the feature (Philippine-occupied Irving Reef is of this type).
  • Regularly visited by soldiers of a country, not necessarily having soldiers present in it 24 hours. These features must lie near (within 9 miles (14 km)) a feature occupied by the country in the way of the first condition. Presence of structures is not necessary. This is the case of Philippine-occupied Flat Island and Lankiam Cay where soldiers stationed at Nanshan Island and Loaita Island respectively, regularly visit on a daily basis.[citation needed]

The effective visible distance of horizon from a 15-meter (typical large structure) height above sea-level is 9 miles (14 km). This makes features occupied by the second condition to be also labeled as "occupied" since they can be guarded far away. However, not all features within the 9-mile (14 km) radius can be considered as absolutely occupied. This is especially true for features that lie between and within 9 miles (14 km) of two or more features occupied by different countries.[citation needed] (See Virtually Occupied or Controlled table)

Summary edit

Int'l Name Co-ords Sub-group Occupant/s Since Notes
Itu Aba 10°22.5′N 114°22′E / 10.3750°N 114.367°E / 10.3750; 114.367 Tizard Bank   ROC (Taiwan) 1946
Ban Than Reef 10°23′N 114°24′E / 10.383°N 114.400°E / 10.383; 114.400 Tizard Bank   ROC (Taiwan) 1946
Cuarteron Reef 08°53′N 112°51′E / 8.883°N 112.850°E / 8.883; 112.850 London Reefs   PRC (China) 1988
Fiery Cross Reef 09°37′N 112°58′E / 9.617°N 112.967°E / 9.617; 112.967 W of Union Banks   PRC (China) 1988 Military Garrison
Gaven Reefs 10°13′N 114°13′E / 10.217°N 114.217°E / 10.217; 114.217 Tizard Bank   PRC (China) 1988
Hughes Reef 09°55′N 114°30′E / 9.917°N 114.500°E / 9.917; 114.500 Union Banks   PRC (China) 1988 Lighthouse
Johnson South Reef 09°43′N 114°17′E / 9.717°N 114.283°E / 9.717; 114.283 Union Banks   PRC (China) 1988
Mischief Reef 09°55′N 115°32′E / 9.917°N 115.533°E / 9.917; 115.533 SE Dangerous Ground   PRC (China) 1995 Airfield
Subi Reef 10°55′N 114°04′E / 10.917°N 114.067°E / 10.917; 114.067 W of Thitu Reefs [zh]   PRC (China) 2013 Military Garrison
Flat Island 10°49′N 115°49′E / 10.817°N 115.817°E / 10.817; 115.817 SE Dangerous Ground   PHI 1974
Lankiam Cay 10°43′N 114°32′E / 10.717°N 114.533°E / 10.717; 114.533 Loaita Banks   PHI -
Loaita Cay 10°43′43″N 114°21′09″E / 10.72861°N 114.35250°E / 10.72861; 114.35250 Loaita Banks   PHI -
Loaita Island 10°40′N 114°25′E / 10.667°N 114.417°E / 10.667; 114.417 Loaita Banks   PHI -
Nanshan Island 10°44′N 115°48′E / 10.733°N 115.800°E / 10.733; 115.800 NE Dangerous Ground   PHI -
Northeast Cay 11°27′N 114°21′E / 11.450°N 114.350°E / 11.450; 114.350 North Danger Reef   PHI -
Thitu Island 11°03′N 114°17′E / 11.050°N 114.283°E / 11.050; 114.283 Thitu Reefs [zh]   PHI -
West York Island 11°05′N 115°01′E / 11.083°N 115.017°E / 11.083; 115.017 NW Dangerous Ground   PHI -
Commodore Reef 08°22′N 115°12′E / 8.367°N 115.200°E / 8.367; 115.200 SE Dangerous Ground   PHI -
Irving Reef 10°52′N 114°55′E / 10.867°N 114.917°E / 10.867; 114.917 NNW Dangerous Ground   PHI -
Second Thomas Shoal 09°44′N 115°52′E / 9.733°N 115.867°E / 9.733; 115.867 NE Dangerous Ground   PHI 1999 Navy Outpost
Southwest Cay 11°26′N 114°20′E / 11.433°N 114.333°E / 11.433; 114.333 North Danger Reef   VNM 1975/04/14 Lighthouse
Sand Cay 10°23′N 114°29′E / 10.383°N 114.483°E / 10.383; 114.483 Tizard Bank   VNM 1975/04/25 Lighthouse
Namyit Island 10°11′N 114°22′E / 10.183°N 114.367°E / 10.183; 114.367 Tizard Bank   VNM 1975/04/27 Lighthouse
Sin Cowe Island 09°53′N 114°20′E / 9.883°N 114.333°E / 9.883; 114.333 Union Banks   VNM 1975/04/27 Lighthouse
Spratly Island 08°38′N 114°25′E / 8.633°N 114.417°E / 8.633; 114.417 Spratly Island vicinity   VNM 1975/04/29 Lighthouse
Amboyna Cay 07°54′N 112°55′E / 7.900°N 112.917°E / 7.900; 112.917   VNM 1975/04/29 Lighthouse
Grierson Reef
/Sin Cowe East Island		 09°54′N 114°34′E / 9.900°N 114.567°E / 9.900; 114.567 Union Banks   VNM 1978/03/23
Central London Reef 08°56′N 112°21′E / 8.933°N 112.350°E / 8.933; 112.350 London Reefs   VNM 1978/04/02
Pearson Reef 08°57′N 113°40′E / 8.950°N 113.667°E / 8.950; 113.667 SW Dangerous Ground   VNM 1978/04/10
Barque Canada Reef 08°10′N 113°18′E / 8.167°N 113.300°E / 8.167; 113.300 NE Dangerous Ground   VNM 1987/02
West London Reef 08°52′N 112°14′E / 8.867°N 112.233°E / 8.867; 112.233 London Reefs   VNM 1988/01/15 Lighthouse
Ladd Reef 08°41′N 111°40′E / 8.683°N 111.667°E / 8.683; 111.667 Spratly Island vicinity   VNM 1988/02/05 Lighthouse
Discovery Great Reef 10°04′N 113°51′E / 10.067°N 113.850°E / 10.067; 113.850 W of Tizard Banks   VNM 1988/02/06
Pigeon Reef [zh] 08°51′N 114°39′E / 8.850°N 114.650°E / 8.850; 114.650 SW Dangerous Ground   VNM 1988/02/07 Lighthouse
East London Reef 08°50′N 112°36′E / 8.833°N 112.600°E / 8.833; 112.600 London Reefs   VNM 1988/02/19
Alison Reef 08°51′N 114°00′E / 8.850°N 114.000°E / 8.850; 114.000 SW Dangerous Ground   VNM 1988/03/20
Cornwallis South Reef 08°43′N 114°11′E / 8.717°N 114.183°E / 8.717; 114.183 SW Dangerous Ground   VNM 1988/03/20
South Reef 11°23′N 114°18′E / 11.383°N 114.300°E / 11.383; 114.300 North Danger Reef   VNM 1988/04/02
Petley Reef 10°24′N 114°35′E / 10.400°N 114.583°E / 10.400; 114.583 Tizard Bank   VNM 1988/04/13
Collins Reef 09°46′N 114°15′E / 9.767°N 114.250°E / 9.767; 114.250 Union Banks   VNM 1988/06/28
Lansdowne Reef 09°47′N 114°22′E / 9.783°N 114.367°E / 9.783; 114.367 Union Banks   VNM 1988/06/28
Bombay Castle 07°56′N 111°43′E / 7.933°N 111.717°E / 7.933; 111.717 Riflemen Bank [zh]   VNM 1989/06/30 Lighthouse
Prince of Wales Bank [zh] 08°09′N 110°36′E / 8.150°N 110.600°E / 8.150; 110.600 Southwest Bank   VNM 1989/06/30 Lighthouse
Vanguard Bank [zh] 07°32′N 109°45′E / 7.533°N 109.750°E / 7.533; 109.750 West Spratlys   VNM 1989/07/05 Lighthouse,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Prince Consort Bank [zh] 07°55′N 109°58′E / 7.917°N 109.967°E / 7.917; 109.967 Southwest Bank   VNM 1990/11/04 Lighthouse
Grainger Bank [zh] 07°49′N 110°30′E / 7.817°N 110.500°E / 7.817; 110.500 Southwest Bank   VNM 1991/11/03 Lighthouse
Alexandra Bank [zh] 08°01′N 110°38′E / 8.017°N 110.633°E / 8.017; 110.633 Southwest Bank   VNM 1991/11/30 Lighthouse
Orleana Shoal  [zh] 07°41′N 111°43′E / 7.683°N 111.717°E / 7.683; 111.717 Riflemen Bank [zh]   VNM 1998/07/03 Lighthouse
Kingston Shoal  [zh] 07°34′6″N 111°33′13″E / 7.56833°N 111.55361°E / 7.56833; 111.55361 Riflemen Bank [zh]   VNM 1998/07/07 Lighthouse
Swallow Reef 07°22′N 113°50′E / 7.367°N 113.833°E / 7.367; 113.833   MYS 1983 RMN offshore EEZ station "Lima"
Ardasier Reef 07°38′N 113°56′E / 7.633°N 113.933°E / 7.633; 113.933 SW Dangerous Ground   MYS 1986 RMN offshore EEZ station "Uniform"
Mariveles Reef 08°00′N 113°54′E / 8.000°N 113.900°E / 8.000; 113.900 SW Dangerous Ground   MYS 1986 RMN offshore EEZ station "Mike"
Dallas Reef 07°37′N 113°48′E / 7.617°N 113.800°E / 7.617; 113.800 SW Dangerous Ground   MYS 1987 (or 1986)
Erica Reef 08°06′N 114°08′E / 8.100°N 114.133°E / 8.100; 114.133 SW Dangerous Ground   MYS 1999 RMN offshore EEZ station "Sierra"
Investigator Shoal 08°07′N 114°42′E / 8.117°N 114.700°E / 8.117; 114.700 SW Dangerous Ground   MYS 1999 RMN offshore EEZ station "Papa"
James Shoal 03°58.5′N 112°21′E / 3.9750°N 112.350°E / 3.9750; 112.350 -   MYS[35]   China Coast Guard regular patrol
Louisa Reef 06°20′N 113°14′E / 6.333°N 113.233°E / 6.333; 113.233   BRU -
Aitken Reef  [zh] 5°54′0″N 112°31′30″E / 5.90000°N 112.52500°E / 5.90000; 112.52500 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Alicia Annie Reef [zh] 9°21′N 115°26′E / 9.350°N 115.433°E / 9.350; 115.433 SW Dangerous Ground
Amy Douglas Bank [zh]
/Hirane Shoal		 10°50′N 116°15′E / 10.833°N 116.250°E / 10.833; 116.250 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Ardasier Bank [zh] 7°36′N 114°17′E / 7.600°N 114.283°E / 7.600; 114.283 SW Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, near  
Bombay Shoal [zh] 9°26′N 116°55′E / 9.433°N 116.917°E / 9.433; 116.917 ESE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Boxall Reef [zh] 9°36′N 116°10′E / 9.600°N 116.167°E / 9.600; 116.167 SE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Buck Reef [zh] 5°48′15″N 112°32′15″E / 5.80417°N 112.53750°E / 5.80417; 112.53750 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Carnatic Shoal [zh] 10°06′N 117°21′E / 10.100°N 117.350°E / 10.100; 117.350 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Comus Shoal [zh] 5°2′12″N 112°56′20″E / 5.03667°N 112.93889°E / 5.03667; 112.93889 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Connell Reef [zh] 5°4′40″N 112°34′45″E / 5.07778°N 112.57917°E / 5.07778; 112.57917 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Coronation Bank [zh] 9°21′N 111°44′E / 9.350°N 111.733°E / 9.350; 111.733 W of Union Banks
Dhaulle Shoal [zh] 9°28′N 112°24′E / 9.467°N 112.400°E / 9.467; 112.400 W of Union Banks
Director Reef [zh] 8°28′N 115°55′E / 8.467°N 115.917°E / 8.467; 115.917 SE Dangerous Ground
Discovery Small Reef [zh] 10°01′N 114°02′E / 10.017°N 114.033°E / 10.017; 114.033 W of Tizard Banks
Edmund Reef [zh] 9°54′N 114°23.5′E / 9.900°N 114.3917°E / 9.900; 114.3917 Union Banks
Eldad Reef 10°21′N 114°42′E / 10.350°N 114.700°E / 10.350; 114.700 Tizard Bank Unoccupied,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Empire Reef [zh] 9°58.5′N 114°35.5′E / 9.9750°N 114.5917°E / 9.9750; 114.5917 Union Banks
First Thomas Shoal 09°20′N 115°57′E / 9.333°N 115.950°E / 9.333; 115.950 SE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Friendship Shoal [zh] 5°57′18″N 112°31′43″E / 5.95500°N 112.52861°E / 5.95500; 112.52861 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Ganges Reef [zh] 10°20′N 115°04′E / 10.333°N 115.067°E / 10.333; 115.067 -
Glasgow Bank [zh] 8°28′N 115°30′E / 8.467°N 115.500°E / 8.467; 115.500 SE Dangerous Ground
Half Moon Shoal 8°52′N 116°16′E / 8.867°N 116.267°E / 8.867; 116.267 ESE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Hallet Reef [zh] 9°56′N 114°31′E / 9.933°N 114.517°E / 9.933; 114.517 Union Banks Unoccupied, near   Hughes Reef
Hardie Reef [zh] 5°47′0″N 112°26′45″E / 5.78333°N 112.44583°E / 5.78333; 112.44583 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Hardy Reef [zh]/Hubo Reef 10°08′N 116°08′E / 10.133°N 116.133°E / 10.133; 116.133 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Hayes Reef [zh] 5°22′N 112°39′E / 5.367°N 112.650°E / 5.367; 112.650 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Herald Reef (Spratly Islands)  [zh] 4°58′15″N 112°36′15″E / 4.97083°N 112.60417°E / 4.97083; 112.60417 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Higgens Reef [zh] 09°48′N 114°24′E / 9.800°N 114.400°E / 9.800; 114.400 Union Banks
Holiday Reef [zh] 9°58′N 114°34′E / 9.967°N 114.567°E / 9.967; 114.567 Union Banks
Hopkins Reef [zh] 10°48.5′N 116°05.5′E / 10.8083°N 116.0917°E / 10.8083; 116.0917 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Hopps Reef [zh] 10°15′N 115°21.5′E / 10.250°N 115.3583°E / 10.250; 115.3583 Southampton Reefs
Investigator Northeast Shoal 9°10.5′N 116°27.5′E / 9.1750°N 116.4583°E / 9.1750; 116.4583 SE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Iroquois Reef [zh] 10°37.5′N 116°10.5′E / 10.6250°N 116.1750°E / 10.6250; 116.1750 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Jackson Atoll [zh] 10°29′N 115°45′E / 10.483°N 115.750°E / 10.483; 115.750 NE Dangerous Ground
Johnson Patch [zh] 07°48′15″N 111°34′29″E / 7.80417°N 111.57472°E / 7.80417; 111.57472 Union Banks Riflemen Bank [zh] Unoccupied, near   Bombay Castle
Jones Reef [zh]/Zhangxi Jiao 9°50′N 114°28′E / 9.833°N 114.467°E / 9.833; 114.467 Union Banks
Jubilee Bank (Spratly Islands) [zh] 8°32′N 111°29′E / 8.533°N 111.483°E / 8.533; 111.483 Spratly Island vicinity Unoccupied, near   Ladd Reef
Katimugan Banks [zh] [dubious – discuss] 10°30′N 116°40′E / 10.500°N 116.667°E / 10.500; 116.667 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Leslie Bank [zh] 11°05′N 117°28′E / 11.083°N 117.467°E / 11.083; 117.467 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Livock Reef [zh] 10°11′N 115°18′E / 10.183°N 115.300°E / 10.183; 115.300 Southampton Reefs
Loaita Nan 10°42′N 114°19′E / 10.700°N 114.317°E / 10.700; 114.317 Loaita Banks Unoccupied, near   Loaita Cay
Lord Auckland Shoal [zh] 10°20′N 117°17′E / 10.333°N 117.283°E / 10.333; 117.283 NE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Loveless Reef [zh] 9°51′N 114°17′E / 9.850°N 114.283°E / 9.850; 114.283 Union Banks Unoccupied, near   Sin Cowe Island
Luconia Breakers [zh] 4°59′N 112°37′E / 4.983°N 112.617°E / 4.983; 112.617 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  ,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Lys Shoal [zh] 11°19′N 114°35′E / 11.317°N 114.583°E / 11.317; 114.583 Trident & Lys
Maralie Reef [zh]
/Bittern Reef		 9°12′N 113°40′E / 9.200°N 113.667°E / 9.200; 113.667 SW Dangerous Ground
Marie Louise Bank [zh] 11°55′N 116°47′E / 11.917°N 116.783°E / 11.917; 116.783 Reed Tablemount Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
McKennan Reef [zh]
/Kennan Reef		 9°54′N 114°28′E / 9.900°N 114.467°E / 9.900; 114.467 Union Banks Unoccupied, near   Hughes Reef
Menzies Reef [zh] 11°09′N 114°48′E / 11.150°N 114.800°E / 11.150; 114.800 NNW Dangerous Ground
Moody Reef [zh] 5°37′38″N 112°21′38″E / 5.62722°N 112.36056°E / 5.62722; 112.36056 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Nares Bank [zh] 11°35′N 116°15′E / 11.583°N 116.250°E / 11.583; 116.250 Reed Tablemount Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
North East Shoal [zh] 8°31′N 115°15′E / 8.517°N 115.250°E / 8.517; 115.250 SE Dangerous Ground
North Luconia Shoals [zh] 5°39′N 112°28′E / 5.650°N 112.467°E / 5.650; 112.467 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
South Luconia Shoals [zh] 5°05′N 112°40′E / 5.083°N 112.667°E / 5.083; 112.667 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
North Reef (Spratly Islands) [zh] 11°28′N 114°23′E / 11.467°N 114.383°E / 11.467; 114.383 North Danger Reef Unoccupied, near   Northeast Cay
North Viper Shoal [zh] 8°02′N 115°23′E / 8.033°N 115.383°E / 8.033; 115.383 SE Dangerous Ground
South Viper Shoal [zh] 7°30′N 115°00′E / 7.500°N 115.000°E / 7.500; 115.000 ESE Dangerous Ground
Owen Shoal [zh] 8°9′N 111°58′E / 8.150°N 111.967°E / 8.150; 111.967 - Unoccupied, near   Bombay Castle
Pennsylvania North Reef [zh] 10°48′N 116°51′E / 10.800°N 116.850°E / 10.800; 116.850 Reed Tablemount Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Pennsylvania South Reef [zh]
/Magat Salamat Reef		 10°23′N 116°34′E / 10.383°N 116.567°E / 10.383; 116.567 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Reed Bank 11°20′N 116°50′E / 11.333°N 116.833°E / 11.333; 116.833 Reed Tablemount Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Richmond Reef [zh] 5°3′0″N 112°39′52″E / 5.05000°N 112.66444°E / 5.05000; 112.66444 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Royal Captain Shoal 9°01′N 116°40′E / 9.017°N 116.667°E / 9.017; 116.667 ESE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Royal Charlotte Reef [zh] 6°57′N 113°35′E / 6.950°N 113.583°E / 6.950; 113.583 SW Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, near  ,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Sabina Shoal 9°45′N 116°28′E / 9.750°N 116.467°E / 9.750; 116.467 SE Dangerous Ground Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Sandy Cay (Spratly Islands) [zh] 11°04′N 114°13′E / 11.067°N 114.217°E / 11.067; 114.217 Thitu Reefs [zh] Unoccupied, near   Thitu Island
Sandy Shoal [zh] 11°02′N 117°38′E / 11.033°N 117.633°E / 11.033; 117.633 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Seahorse Breakers [zh] 5°30′N 112°35′E / 5.500°N 112.583°E / 5.500; 112.583 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Seahorse Shoal [zh] 10°48′N 117°47′E / 10.800°N 117.783°E / 10.800; 117.783 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Southern Bank (Spratly Islands) [zh] 10°28′N 116°45′E / 10.467°N 116.750°E / 10.467; 116.750 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Stag Shoal [zh] 8°27′N 112°57′E / 8.450°N 112.950°E / 8.450; 112.950 -
Stigant Reef  [zh] 5°1′28″N 112°28′45″E / 5.02444°N 112.47917°E / 5.02444; 112.47917 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Tagpi [zh] [dubious – discuss] 10°33′N 116°56′E / 10.550°N 116.933°E / 10.550; 116.933 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Templar Bank [zh] 11°01′N 117°17′E / 11.017°N 117.283°E / 11.017; 117.283 NE Dangerous Ground- Unoccupied, the east of the 116°E meridian
Third Thomas Shoal 10°54′N 115°56′E / 10.900°N 115.933°E / 10.900; 115.933 NE Dangerous Ground
Thitu Reef [zh] 11°05′N 114°23′E / 11.083°N 114.383°E / 11.083; 114.383 Thitu Reefs [zh] Unoccupied, near   Thitu Island
Trident Shoal [zh] 11°24′N 114°40′E / 11.400°N 114.667°E / 11.400; 114.667 Trident & Lys
Tripp Reef [zh] 5°28′30″N 112°28′30″E / 5.47500°N 112.47500°E / 5.47500; 112.47500 Luconia Shoals Unoccupied, near  
Western Reef 10°14′N 113°38.33′E / 10.233°N 113.63883°E / 10.233; 113.63883 W of Tizard Banks
Whitson Reef 09°59′N 114°39′E / 9.983°N 114.650°E / 9.983; 114.650 Union Banks Unoccupied,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol

Occupied features edit

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Location of the major islands/islets in the Spratly Islands

Legend:
  Brunei   1：Louisa Reef
  Malaysia   1：Swallow Reef   2：Ardasier Reef   3：Dallas Reef   4：Erica Reef   5：Investigator Shoal   6：Mariveles Reef
  People's Republic of China   1：Yongshu   2：Meiji   3：Zhubi   4：Huayang   5：Nanxun   6：Chigua   7：Dongmen
  Philippines   1：Flat Island   2：Lankiam Cay   3：Loaita Cay   4：Loaita Island   5：Nanshan Island   6：Northeast Cay   7：Thitu Island
  8：West York Island   9：Commodore Reef   10：Irving Reef   11：Second Thomas Shoal
  Republic of China   1：Taiping   2：Zhongzhou

  Vietnam   1：Southwest Cay   2：Sand Cay   3：Namyit Island   4：Sin Cowe Island   5：Spratly Island   6：Amboyna Cay   7：Grierson Reef
  8：Central London Reef   9：Pearson Reef   10：Barque Canada Reef   11：West London Reef   12：Ladd Reef   13：Discovery Great Reef
  14：Pigeon Reef   15：East London Reef   16：Alison Reef   17：Cornwallis South Reef   18：Petley Reef   19：South Reef
  20：Collins Reef   21：Lansdowne Reef   22：Bombay Castle   23：Prince of Wales Bank [zh]   24：Vanguard Bank [zh]   25：Prince Consort Bank [zh]
  26：Grainger Bank [zh]   27：Alexandra Bank [zh]   28：Orleana Shoal [zh]   29：Kingston Shoal [zh]

Brunei Darussalam edit

Note that Louisa Reef was controlled by Brunei since 2009.

  Brunei
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Louisa Reef[3]   南通礁

  南通礁
Nantong Jiao

Rocks 1 m high. Malaysia operates a lighthouse here.[36] 0
  Terumbu Semarang / Barat Kecil
Total 1 reef 0

Malaysia edit

Note that the Royal Malaysian Navy have established 5 Offshore naval stations (Offshore EEZ Stations) on reclaimed land:[37]

  1. 1983: Station Lima (Swallow Reef)
  2. 1986: Station Uniform (Ardasier Reef)
  3. 1986: Station Mike (Mariveles Reef)
  4. 1999: Station Sierra (Erica Reef)
  5. 1999: Station Papa (Investigator Shoal)
  Malaysia
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Swallow Reef/ Island[3][38]   Celerio The eleventh largest Spratly island. Treeless cay and rocks up to 3 m high surround a lagoon. Malaysia has drawn territorial seas around this and Amboyna Cay. Some 70 plus soldiers stationed at Royal Malaysian Navy offshore EEZ station "Lima". Has a 1.4 km airstrip, jetty and dive resort. Occupied since 1983. 6.2 ~35ha
  弹丸礁

  彈丸礁
Danwan Jiao

  Đá Hoa Lau
  Terumbu Layang Layang
Ardasier Reef[3][38]   Antonio Luna[39] 07°38′N 113°56′E / 7.633°N 113.933°E / 7.633; 113.933
Naturally above water only at low tide. Encloses a lagoon. Has a few sandy patches. Several soldiers stationed at Royal Malaysian Navy offshore EEZ station "Uniform". Occupied since 1986.[3] 		0
  光星仔礁

  光星仔礁
Guangxingzai Jiao

  Bãi Kiêu Ngựa
  Terumbu Ubi
Dallas Reef[3]   Rajah Matanda Naturally above water only at low tide. Encloses a lagoon. Several soldiers stationed. Malaysia is also using this reef for tourism. 0
  光星礁 Guangxing Jiao
  Đá Suối Cát
  Terumbu Laya
Erica Reef / Enloa Reef[note 3]   Gabriela Silang[39] Above water only at low tide. Some isolated rocks on the eastern edge stand above high water. Several soldiers stationed at Royal Malaysian Navy offshore EEZ station "Sierra". Occupied since 1999. 0
  簸箕礁

  簸箕礁
Boji Jiao

  Đá Én Ca
  Terumbu Siput
Investigator Shoal[note 3]   Pawikan[39] Above water only at low tide. Some large rocks at the western end are visible at high water. Encloses a lagoon. Several soldiers stationed at Royal Malaysian Navy offshore EEZ station "Papa". Occupied since 1999. 0
  榆亚暗沙

  榆亞暗沙
Yuya Ansha

  Bãi Thám Hiểm
  Terumbu Peninjau
Mariveles Reef[3][38]   Mariveles A sand cay, 1.5–2 m high, surrounded by two lagoons, parts of which are above water at high tide. Several soldiers stationed at Royal Malaysian Navy offshore EEZ station "Mike". Occupied since 1986. 0
  南海礁

  南海礁
Nanhai Jiao

  Đá Kỳ Vân
  Terumbu Mantanani
Total 1 island, 4 reefs, and 1 shoal 6.2

People's Republic of China edit

  People's Republic of China
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Cuarteron Reef[3][38]   华阳礁 Huayang Jiao 8°53′00″N 112°51′05″E / 8.88333°N 112.85139°E / 8.88333; 112.85139 - Part of London Reefs.

Natural features
Coral rocks only. Highest are 1.5 m high, on the north.
Occupation before land reclamation
Occupied by PRC since 1988. As of 2011, has permanent reef fortresses and supply platforms able to resist winds up to 71 knots and equipped with VHF / UHF communications equipment, search radars as well as naval guns and anti-aircraft guns, which can serve as docks for Chinese navy patrol boats.[40]
Land reclamation
Intelligence reports of November 2014 suggest the reef has been transformed into an island of yet unknown size, due to PRC's land reclamation activities.[1] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 0.231 km2 and appeared complete.[41]

0 23.1 ha[41]
  Calderon
  Đá Châu Viên
Fiery Cross Reef / Northwest Investigator Reef[3][38]   永暑礁 Yongshu Jiao 9°37′N 112°58′E / 9.617°N 112.967°E / 9.617; 112.967 - West of Union Banks

Natural features
Rocks up to 1 m high. [5] says all below high tide, but guano deposits disagree.
Occupation before land reclamation
Occupied by PRC since 1988. "Marine observation station" built by PRC in 1988; PRC built a navy harbor by blasting, piling up and cementing coral; coconut, fir, and banyan trees planted. As of 2011, designated the PRC main command headquarters; equipped with satellite data transmission, surface and air search radars; armed with at least four high-powered naval guns and several gun emplacements.[40]
Land reclamation
Intelligence reports of November 2014 observed that the reef has been transformed into an island 3,000m long and 200-300m wide due to PRC land reclamation activities.[1]
In February 2015, land reclamation was already estimated having reached 2.3 km2, turning the reef to the largest landmass in Spratly islands.[42] The reclaimed area was estimated to have grown to 2.65 km2 in April 2015.[13] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 2.74 km2 and appeared complete.[41]

0 274 ha[41]
  Kagitingan
  Đá Chữ Thập
Gaven Reefs[3][38]   南薰礁 Nanxun Jiao (Northern reef) / Xinan or Duolu Jiao
(Southern reef) 		10°12′48″N 114°13′9″E / 10.21333°N 114.21917°E / 10.21333; 114.21917 - Part of Tizard Banks.

Natural features
A sand dune, 2 m high. Has fringing reef plus a reef 2 miles (3 km) to the south, both covered at high tide.
Occupation before land reclamation
Southern reef was occupied by PRC on 7/4/92. Occupied since 1988. As of 2011, has permanent reef fortresses and supply platforms able to resist winds up to 71 knots and equipped with VHF / UHF communications equipment, search radars as well as naval guns and anti-aircraft guns, which can serve as docks for Chinese navy patrol boats.[40]
Land reclamation
Intelligence reports of November 2014 observed that the reef has been transformed into an island of yet unknown size due to PRC land reclamation activities.[1] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 0.136 km2 and appeared complete.[41]

0 13.6 ha[41]
  Burgos
  Đá Ga Ven (N. reef) / Đá Lạc (S. reef)
Hughes Reef[3][38]   东门礁 Dongmen Jiao 9°55′N 114°30′E / 9.917°N 114.500°E / 9.917; 114.500 - Part of Union Banks.

Natural features
Lies 9 miles (14 km) to the east of Sin Cowe Island. Naturally above water at least at low tide.
Occupation before land reclamation
Occupied since 1988. Has a lighthouse[43] on top of a two storied Chinese defence outpost.[44]
Land reclamation
Imagery captured on 24 January 2015 shows 0.75 km2 of reclaimed land and the construction of a large facility in progress.[45] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 0.76 km2 and appeared complete.[41]

0 7.6 ha[41]
  Đá Tư Nghĩa
Johnson South Reef[3][38]   赤瓜礁 Chigua Jiao 9°42′50″N 114°17′10″E / 9.71389°N 114.286°E / 9.71389; 114.286 - Part of Union Banks.

Natural features
Contiguous with Vietnam-occupied Collins Reef which lies 4 miles (6 km) away northwest. Naturally above water only at low tide, but many rocks above water at high tide.
Occupation before land reclamation
Site of 1988 PRC/Vietnam clash. Occupied since 1988. As of 2011, has permanent reef fortresses and supply platforms able to resist winds up to 71 knots and equipped with VHF / UHF communications equipment, search radars as well as naval guns and anti-aircraft guns, which can serve as docks for Chinese navy patrol boats.[40]
Land reclamation
Intelligence reports of November 2014 observed that the reef has been transformed into an island about 500m by 200m due to PRC land reclamation activities.[1] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 0.109 km2 and appeared complete.[41]

0 10.9 ha[41]
  Mabini
  Đá Gạc Ma
Mischief Reef[3][38]   美济礁 Meiji Jiao 9°55′N 115°32′E / 9.917°N 115.533°E / 9.917; 115.533 - East of the centre of Dangerous Ground.

Natural features
Some rocks above water at low tide. Has a large lagoon.
Occupation before land reclamation
In February 1995, PRC had built a wooden complex on stilts here, starting its formal occupation of the feature. In 1999, the Philippines protested over the expanded structures claiming that it is a military outpost and it poses danger to Philippine security and national defense, being 130 miles (209 km) from Palawan. PRC claimed it was a shelter for fishermen. By 2011, the "shelters" were equipped with satellite communications and radars, and the reef had four building complexes with 13 multi-storey buildings. Fifty Chinese Marines are permanently stationed there.[40]
Land reclamation
In March 2015, it was detected that the PRC had started land reclamation activities on the reef.[46] By April 2015, the reclaimed area had rapidly grown to almost 2.5 km2, and further reclamation was on-going around the reef.[13] By June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 5.58 km2 and appeared nearing completion.[41]

0 558 ha[41]
  Panganiban[39]
  Đá Vành Khăn
Subi (Zhubi) Reef [3][38]   渚碧礁 Zhubi Dao 10°54′48″N 114°03′43″E / 10.9133°N 114.062°E / 10.9133; 114.062 - West of Thitu Reefs.

Natural features
Lies 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Philippine-occupied Thitu Island (Pagasa Island). Naturally above water only at low tide. Surrounds a lagoon.
Occupation before land reclamation
As of 2011, PRC has built a permanent reef fortress and supply platform that can house 160 troops. This garrison has a helipad and is armed with four twin barrel 37-millimeter naval guns. Houses a doppler weather radar.[40]
Land reclamation
Intelligence reports of March 2015 observed that the reef has been transformed into an island about 1.8 km2 due to PRC land reclamation activities.[2] In April 2015, the reclaimed area was about 2.27 km2 and growing.[13] Two months later, the reclaimed area had grown to 3.87 km2.[47] Later in June 2015, the land reclamation had reached 3.95 km2 and appeared nearing completion.[41]

0 395 ha[47]
  Zamora
  Đá Xu Bi
Total 7 reefs of which 7 have artificial islands 0 1350.6 ha

Republic of China (Taiwan) edit

  Republic of China (Taiwan)
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Taiping Island / Itu Aba[3][38]   太平島 Tàipíng Dǎo 10°22′30″N 114°22′0″E / 10.37500°N 114.36667°E / 10.37500; 114.36667 - Part of Tizard Banks.

The largest of the Spratly islands, and one of the few islands in the South China Sea with its own source of fresh water. Located about 22 miles (35 km) south-southwest of Philippine-occupied Loaita (Kota) Island and about 6 miles (10 km) west of Vietnam-occupied Sand Cay. Covered with shrubs, coconut and mangroves. 600 soldiers stationed, lighthouse,[36] radio and weather stations, concrete landing jetty and two wells at the SW end. Guano deposits, fringing reef. Hainan fishermen used to visit annually. In August 1993, plans were announced for a 2 km-long airstrip and a fishing port. The now only 1150-meters-long airstrip was completed in January 2008.[48] Pineapple was once cultivated here. Occupied since September 1956, four months after Filipino Tomas Cloma claimed the islands.

46
  Ligaw[39]
  Đảo Ba Bình
Other names: Ligao, Huángshānmǎ Jiāo (黃山馬礁), Huángshānmǎ Zhì (黃山馬峙), Nagashima (長島)
Ban Than Reef / Zhongzhou Reef[3]   中洲礁 Zhongzhou Jiao 10°23′10″N 114°24′49″E / 10.38611°N 114.41361°E / 10.38611; 114.41361 - Part of Tizard Banks.

Lies 3 miles (5 km) east of Itu Aba Island and 3 miles (5 km) west of Vietnamese occupied Sand Cay. Small drying reef.[3] "Construction project" underway since March 1995.[49]

0
  Bãi Bàn Than
Total 1 island and 1 reef 46

Republic of the Philippines edit

  Republic of the Philippines
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Flat Island[38][3]   Patag[39] 10°49′00″N 115°49′20″E / 10.81667°N 115.82222°E / 10.81667; 115.82222
The fourteenth largest Spratly island. About 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Philippine-occupied Lawak Island (Nanshan Island). It changes its shape seasonally; the sand build up depends largely on the direction of prevailing wind and waves - the island has taken an elongated shape, the shape of a crescent moon, and the shape of a letter "S". Like Panata Island (Lankiam Cay), it is also barren of any vegetation. No underground water source is found in the island. Presently, the island serves as a military observation post for the Municipality of Kalayaan. A low, flat, sandy cay, 240m by 90m, subject to erosion. No vegetation. Several soldiers stationed. 		0.57
  费信岛

  費信島
Feixin Dao

  Đảo Bình Nguyên
Lankiam Cay[3][38]   Panata[39] The sixteenth largest and the smallest Spratly island. Located 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Philippine-occupied Kota Island (Lankiam Cay). A few years ago this island has a surface area of more than 5 hectares but strong waves brought by a strong typhoon washed out the sandy surface (beach) of the island leaving behind today the calcarenite foundation that can be seen at low tide. Several soldiers stationed. Part of Loaita Banks. 0.44
  杨信沙洲

  杨信沙洲
Yangxin Shazhou

  Đá An Nhơn
Loaita Cay[3][38]   Melchora Aquino[39] The fifteenth largest Spratly island. It's located about 5 nautical miles (9.3 km; 5.8 mi) northwest of Philippine-occupied Loaita Island, just west of the north of Dangerous Ground. The island is a low, flat, sandy cay, and is subject to erosion. It changes its shape seasonally. The sand build up depends largely on the direction of prevailing winds and waves; it has taken an elongated shape for some years. Several soldiers stationed. Occupied since 1968. Part of Loaita Banks. 0.53
  南钥沙洲

  南钥沙洲
Nanyao Shazhou

  Đảo Loại Ta Tây
Loaita Island[3][38]   Kota[39] The tenth largest Spratly island. Located 22 miles (35 km) southeast of Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island (Thitu Island) and 22 miles (35 km) north-northeast of the ROC-occupied Taiping Island. It fringes the Laoita bank and reef. Its calcarenite outcrop is visible along its western side at low tide. The present shape of the island indicates sand buildup along its eastern side. The anchor-shaped side will eventually connect with the northern portion as the sand buildup continues thereby creating another mini-lagoon in the process. The presence of migrating sea birds adds to the high phosphorus contents of the sand found in the island. Occasionally, giant sea turtles are reported to be laying their eggs in the island. Covered with mangrove bushes, above which rose coconut palms and other small trees. Several soldiers stationed. Occupied since 1968. Part of Loaita Banks. 6.45
  南钥岛

  南鑰島
Nanyue Dao

  Đảo Loại Ta
Nanshan Island[3][38]   Lawak[39] 10°45′N 115°49′E / 10.750°N 115.817°E / 10.750; 115.817
The eighth largest Spratly island. Located 98.0 miles (157.7 km) east of Pag-asa (Thitu Island). This island is a bird sanctuary. Its surroundings are highly phosphatized that superphosphate materials can be mined out on a small-scale basis. Near the fringes of the breakwaters (approx. 2 miles (3 km) from the island), intact hard coral reefs were observed to retain their natural environment and beautiful tropical fishes were seen colonizing these coral beds of varying colors. Covered with coconut trees, bushes and grass. 580 m long, on the edge of a submerged reef. Several soldiers stationed. Has a small helipad. 		7.93
  马欢岛

  馬歡島
Mahuan Dao

  Đảo Vĩnh Viễn
Northeast Cay[3][38]   Parola[39] 11°28′N 114°21′E / 11.467°N 114.350°E / 11.467; 114.350
The fifth largest Spratly island. Only 1.75 miles (2.82 km) north of Vietnamese-occupied Southwest Cay and can be seen before the horizon. Located 28 miles (45 km) northwest of Philippine-occupied Pag-asa (Thitu Island). Some of its outcrops are visible on its western side. It has high salinity groundwater and vegetation limited to beach type of plants. The corals around the island were mostly destroyed by rampant use of dynamite fishing and cyanide method employed by foreign fishing boats in the past. Covered with grass and thick trees. Much of the ringing reef is above water at high tide. Supported a beacon in 1984. Has Guano deposits. Several soldiers stationed. Satellite photography suggests it may have an airstrip.[note 4] Occupied since 1968. Part of North Danger Reef. 		12.7
  北子岛 Beizi Dao

  北子礁 Beizi Jiao

  Đảo Song Tử Đông
Thitu Island[3][38]   Pag-asa[39] The second largest Spratly island. Serves as the poblacion for the Municipality of Kalayaan, Palawan, Phils. It is covered with trees and has a variety of fauna. It is home to some 300+ civilians (including children) and over 50 soldiers. Other islands are expected to be populated before 2010. Population is regulated to protect the islands' flora and fauna and to avoid tension with other countries. It has 1.4 km airstrip, a marina, water filtering plant, power generator and a commercial communications tower (by Smart Communications), and a school. The Philippines' Department of Tourism is making improvements to the island to make it profitable. Occupied since 1971. Part of Thitu Reefs. 37.2
  中业岛

  中業島
Zhongye Dao

  Đảo Thị Tứ
West York Island[3][38]   Likas[39] 11°05′N 115°01′E / 11.083°N 115.017°E / 11.083; 115.017
The third largest Spratly island. This island is located 47 miles (76 km) northeast of Pag-asa (Thitu Island). Outcrops are visible on the southern and eastern portion of the island during low tides. This island is considered a sanctuary for giant sea turtles that lay their eggs on the island all year round. The high salinity of the ground water in the island retards the growth of introduced trees like coconuts, ipil-ipil, and other types. Only those endemic to the area that are mostly beach type of plants thrive and survive the hot and humid condition especially during the dry season. Has an observation post. Several soldiers stationed. 		18.6
  西月岛

  西月島
Xiyue Dao

  Đảo Bến Lạc (Đảo Dừa)
Commodore Reef[3][38]   Rizal[39] A sand "cay", 0.5 m high, surrounded by two lagoons. Parts of reef above water at high tide. It is a typical reef lying underwater and is now being manned by a military contingent based and established in the area. Some structures. Several soldiers stationed. Occupied since 1978. 0
  司令礁

  司令礁
Siling Jiao

  Đá Công Đo
  Terumbu Laksamana
Irving Reef[3]   Balagtas Naturally above water only at low tide. A very small cay lies at northern end. Some structures. Several soldiers stationed. 0
  火艾礁

  火艾礁
Huo'ai Jiao

  Đá Cá Nhám
Second Thomas Reef / shoal[note 5]   Ayungin[39] A shallow reef. It is close to Chinese-occupied Mischief Reef. It was occupied by the Philippines in 1999, after the 1995 controversial Chinese occupation of Mischief Reef, to put pressure on China not to occupy any features further which lie near the Philippines. 0
  仁爱礁 Ren'ai Jiao

  仁愛暗沙 Ren'ai Ansha

  Bãi Cỏ Mây
Total 8 islands and 3 reefs 84.42

Socialist Republic of Vietnam edit

  Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Southwest Cay[3][38]   Pugad 11°28′N 114°21′E / 11.467°N 114.350°E / 11.467; 114.350
The sixth largest Spratly island. Only 1.75 miles (2.82 km) from Northeast Cay and can be seen before the horizon. Previously a breeding place for birds and covered with trees and guano. Export of guano was once carried out "on a considerable scale." Fringing reef partly above water at high tide. Vietnam erected its first lighthouse in the Spratlys here in October 1993[36] and built an airstrip. Has a three-story building, garrisoned by soldiers. Philippine military controlled the island before the early 1970s. South Vietnamese forces (Republic of Vietnam) invaded the island in 1975, when Filipino soldiers guarding the island attended the birthday party of their commanding officer based in the nearby Northeast Cay. A confirmed report came out that Vietnamese prostitutes were sent by Vietnamese officials to the birthday party, supposedly a sign of good brotherhood between the forces, but was actually used to lure the Filipino soldiers guarding the island. Filipino forces apparently planned on attacking the island, thus it would have led to a war, but Vietnamese forces were able to erect a huge garrison in the island within few weeks, forcing Filipino officials to abort the plan. Since then, more soldiers were assigned to Parola Island (North East Cay), to avoid it from happening again. This was confirmed by interviews with soldiers involved in an episode of the defunct ABS-CBN's Magandang Gabi Bayan (Good Evening Nation) program. See Policies, activities and history of the Philippines in Spratly Islands#Southwest Cay invasion for more details. Part of North Danger Reef. 		12
  南子岛 Nanzi Dao

  南子礁 Nanzi Jiao

  Đảo Song Tử Tây
Sand Cay[3][38]   Bailan 10°23′N 114°29′E / 10.383°N 114.483°E / 10.383; 114.483
The ninth largest Spratly island. Lies 6 miles (10 km) to the east of Taiwan-occupied Taiping Island. Covered with trees and bushes. Fringing reef partly above water at low tide. This feature is commonly confused with Sandy Cay. Occupied since 1974. Part of Tizard Banks. 		7
  敦谦沙洲

  敦謙沙洲
Dunqian Shazhou

  Đảo Sơn Ca
Namyit Island[3][38]   Binago[39] 10°11′N 114°22′E / 10.183°N 114.367°E / 10.183; 114.367
The twelfth largest Spratly island. Covered with small trees, bushes and grass. Has a fringing reef and is inhabited by sea birds. The island is inhabited by an unknown number of Vietnamese soldiers and in the deep waters fronting the south side it is said that a submarine base is situated.[citation needed] Occupied since 1975.Part of Tizard Banks. 		5.3
  鸿庥岛 Hongxiu Dao
  Đảo Nam Yết
Sin Cowe Island[3][38]   Rurok[39] 9°52′N 114°19′E / 9.867°N 114.317°E / 9.867; 114.317
The seventh largest. Has fringing reef which is above water at low tide. Occupied since 1974. Part of Union Banks. 		8
  景宏岛 Jinghong Dao
  Đảo Sinh Tồn
Spratly Island / Storm Island[3][38]   Lagos 8°38′N 114°25′E / 8.633°N 114.417°E / 8.633; 114.417
The fourth largest Spratly island. 2.5 m high, flat. Covered with bushes, grass, birds and guano. 5.5 m-high obelisk at southern tip. Has landing strip, and a fishing port. Fringing reef is above water at low tide. Some structures with soldiers stationed. Occupied since 1974. 		13
  南威岛 Nanwei Dao
  Đảo Trường Sa
Amboyna Cay[3][38]   Datu Kalantiaw[39] 07°54′N 112°55′E / 7.900°N 112.917°E / 7.900; 112.917
The thirteenth largest Spratly island. 2m high. Two parts: East part consists of sand and coral, west part is covered with guano. Has fringing reef. An obelisk, about 2.7 m high, stands on the SW corner. Little vegetation. Lighthouse operational since May 1995.[36] Heavily fortified.[3] 		1.6
  安波沙洲 Anbo Shazhou
  Đảo An Bang
  Pulau Amboyna Kecil
Grierson Reef[3]   染青沙洲 Ranqing Shazhou A sand cay with fringing reef.[50] (Despite some ambiguity in various references, this is NOT Sin Cowe East Island.[51]) Its sand bar area is about 12 hectares. Part of Union Banks. 0
  Đảo Sinh Tồn Đông
Central London Reef[3][38]   Gitnang Quezon[39] 08°59′N 112°21′E / 8.983°N 112.350°E / 8.983; 112.350
SW part is a sandbank which barely submerges at high tide. The rest is coral reef, awash, surrounding a lagoon. Occupied since 1978. Part of London Reefs. 		0
  中礁 Zhong Jiao
  Đảo Trường Sa Đông
Pearson Reef[3][38]   Hizon[39] Two sand "cays", 2 m and 1 m high, lie on the edges of a lagoon. Parts of the surrounding reef are above water at high tide. Occupied since 1988. 0
  毕生礁 Bisheng Jiao
  Đảo Phan Vinh
Barque Canada Reef / Lizzie Weber Reef[3][38]   (Barque Canada Reef) Magsaysay 8°10′N 113°18′E / 8.167°N 113.300°E / 8.167; 113.300
Coral. Highest rocks are 4.5 m high, at SW end. Much of reef is above water at high tide. Some sandy patches. 18 miles (29 km) long. Its military structures have been upgraded. Occupied since 1987.[3] 		0
  (Lizzie Weber Reef) Mascarado
  柏礁 Bai Jiao, Liwei Dao
  Bãi Thuyền Chài
  Terumbu Perahu
West London Reef[3][38]   Kanlurang Quezon[39] East part is sand "cay", 0.6 m high. West part is coral reef which is above water only at low tide. Between them is a lagoon. Vietnam erected a lighthouse here in May or June 1994.[36] Part of London Reefs. 0
  西礁 Xi Jiao
  Đá Tây
Ladd Reef[38]   日积礁 Riji Jiao Naturally above water at low tide. Has coral lagoon. Occupied since 1988. 0
  Đá Lát
Discovery Great Reef[3][38]   Paredes Several rocks are above water at high tide. Most of reef is above water at low tide. Has lagoon. Occupied since 1988. 0
  大现礁 Daxian Jiao
  Đá Lớn
Pigeon Reef / Tennent Reef[3][38]   Lopez-Jaena Numerous rocks are naturally above the high tide line. Encloses a lagoon. Occupied since 1988. 0
  无乜礁 Wumie Jiao
  Đá Tiên Nữ
East London Reef[3][38]   Silangang Quezon[39] Rocks up to 1 m high. Encloses a lagoon. Occupied since 1988. Part of London Reefs. 0
  东礁 Dong Jiao
  Đá Đông
Alison Reef[3][38]   De Jesus[39] 8°51′N 114°00′E / 8.850°N 114.000°E / 8.850; 114.000
Naturally above water only at low tide. Encloses a lagoon.[3] 		0
  六门礁 Liumen Jiao
  Đá Tốc Tan
Cornwallis South Reef[3][38]   Osmeña Naturally above water only at low tide. Encloses a lagoon. Occupied since 1988. 0
  南华礁 Nanhua Jiao
  Đá Núi Le
Petley Reef[3][38]   Juan Luna Naturally above water only at low tide, some small rocks might stand above high water. Occupied since 1988. Part of Tizard Banks. 0
  舶兰礁 Bolan Jiao
  Đá Núi Thị
South Reef[3][38]   Timog Lies about 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest of Vietnam-occupied Southwest Cay. A tiny cay appears atop this reef on the most detailed map available. On the southwest end of North Danger Reef. Fringing reef is above water at low tide. Occupied since 1988. Part of North Danger Reef. 0
  奈罗礁 Nailuo Jiao
  Đá Nam
Collins Reef / Johnson North Reef[3]   Roxas 09°46′N 114°15′E / 9.767°N 114.250°E / 9.767; 114.250
Lies 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Vietnam-occupied Sin Cowe Island. Connected to Johnson South Reef. A "coral dune" is located at the southeast corner, above the high tide line. Part of Union Banks. 		0
  鬼喊礁 Guihan Jiao
  Đá Cô Lin
Lan(d)sdowne Reef[3][38]   Pagkakaisa Sand dune, with fringing reef. Part of Union Banks. 0
  琼礁 Qiong Jiao
  Đá Len Đao
Rifleman Bank (containing Bombay Castle)[3]   南薇滩 Nanwei Tan Shallowest natural depth is 3 m, called Bombay Castle. Sand and coral. Occupied since 1989. 0
  Bãi Vũng Mây
Prince of Wales Bank   广雅滩 Guangya Tan Shallowest natural depth is 7 m. Has corals. Occupied since 1989. 0
  Bãi Phúc Tần
Vanguard Bank[3]   万安滩 Wan'an Tan Shallowest natural depth is 16 m. Vietnam has run three "economic technological service stations" in this area since July 1994. Occupied since 1989. 0
  Bãi Tư Chính
Prince Consort Bank[3]   西卫滩 Xiwei Tan Shallowest natural depth is 9 m. Occupied since 1990. 0
  Bãi Phúc Nguyên
Grainger Bank[3]   李准滩 Lizhun Tan Shallowest natural depth is either 9 m or 11 m. Occupied since 1991. 0
  Bãi Quế Đường
Alexandra Bank   人骏滩 Renjun Tan Shallowest natural depth is 5 m. Occupied since 1991. 0
  Bãi Huyền Trân
Orleana Shoal   奥南暗沙 Aonan Ansha 0
  Bãi Đất
Kingston Shoal   金盾暗沙 Jindun Ansha 0
  Bãi Đinh
Total 6 islands, 15 reefs, 6 banks, and 2 shoals 46.9

Unoccupied but largely controlled by China edit

  Unoccupied but largely controlled by China
China
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Hallet Reef   安乐礁 Anle Jiao

  安樂礁

near   Hughes Reef 0 0
  Đá Bình Sơn
McKennan Reef   西门礁 Ximen Jiao

  西門礁

near   Hughes Reef 0 0
  Đá Ken Nan
Eldad Reef   安达礁 Anda Jiao

  安達礁

  China Coast Guard regular patrols. It is also under the control of Vietnam, near Vietnam-occupied Petley Reef 0 0
  Đá Ken Nan
First Thomas Shoal   信义礁 Xinyi Jiao

  信義暗沙 Xinyi Ansha

  China Coast Guard regular patrol
9°20′N 115°57′E / 9.333°N 115.950°E / 9.333; 115.950 - SE of Mischief Reef

A few rocks are permanently above sea level. Much of the reef is above water at low tide. Encloses a lagoon.

0 0
  Bulig[39]
  Bãi Suối Ngà
Whitson Reef[3]   牛轭礁 Niu'e Jiao

  牛軛礁

  China Coast Guard regular patrol
Part of Union Banks.

Some rocks naturally above water at high tide. Part of Union Banks. It is also under the control of Vietnam, near Vietnam-occupied Grierson Reef

0 0
  Julian Felipe
  Đá Ba Đầu

Unoccupied but largely controlled by Malaysia edit

  Unoccupied but largely controlled by Malaysia
Malaysia claims a portion of the South China Sea together with 11 islands and other marine features in the Spratly group on the basis that they are within its continental shelf. These shoals lie off the North-Western coast of Sarawak over an area of 100 km;[dubious – discuss] as such, they are largely controlled by Malaysia.[citation needed]
Int'l Name Local Names Description Sea area Land area
North Luconia Shoals   北康暗沙 Beikang Ansha Friendship Shoal [zh] (Chinese: 盟谊暗沙),
Hardie Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 海康暗沙),
Aitken Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 义净礁),
Buck Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 法显暗沙),
Moody Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 康西暗沙),
Seahorse Breakers  [zh] (Chinese: 南安礁),
Tripp Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 北安礁),
Hayes Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 南屏礁) 		1,400 square kilometres (540 sq mi)[52] 0
  Gugusan Beting Raja Jarum
South Luconia Shoals   南康暗沙 Nankang Ansha Stigant Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 海安礁),
Connell Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 隐波暗沙),
Herald Reef (Spratly Islands)  [zh] (Chinese: 海宁礁),
Comus Shoal  [zh] (Chinese: 欢乐暗沙),
Richmond Reef  [zh] (Chinese: 潭门礁),
Luconia Breakers  [zh] (Chinese: 琼台礁) 		900 square kilometres (350 sq mi)[52] 0
  Gugusan Beting Patinggi Ali
James Shoal[note 6]   曾母暗沙 Zengmu Ansha Shallowest natural depth is 17.5 m. 0 0
  Beting Serupai
Ardasier Bank   安渡滩 Andu Tan

  安渡灘

near   0 0
  ?
Royal Charlotte Reef   皇路礁 Huanglu Jiao near  ,
  China Coast Guard regular patrol 		0 0
  ?

Unoccupied but largely controlled by the Philippines edit

  Unoccupied but largely controlled by the Philippines
The reefs, shoals, etc. to the east of the 116°E meridian are closely guarded by the Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy and Air Force. Though not occupied, the Philippines asserts control over these features which are less 100 miles (160 km) from the Palawan west coast (note: Scarborough Shoal is 100 miles (160 km) from Zambales west coast). There are many Filipino fishermen in this region, who cooperate closely with the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard. Non-Filipino fishermen are tolerated in this region, provided that they comply with Philippine laws. The press in the Philippines have reported many arrests of Chinese fishermen by the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard because of illegal fishing methods and catching of endangered sea species, both in this region and in the Sulu Sea. Philippine military presence in this region intensified after the 1995 Mischief Reef incident. The Philippine Air Force has been active in striking even the markers set up by other countries to guide the latter's naval forces in this region.
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Amy Douglas Bank / Reef   Mahiwagang Diwata Lies north of Palawan Passage. Awash at low tide. 0
  安塘滩 Antang Tan,
安塘礁 Antang Jiao
  Cụm Hồ Tràm
Bombay Shoal   Abad Santos[39] 9°26′N 116°55′E / 9.433°N 116.917°E / 9.433; 116.917
Several rocks are exposed at low tide. Surrounds a lagoon.[3] 		0
  蓬勃暗沙 Pengbo Ansha
  Bãi Cái Mép
Boxall Reef   Rajah Sulayman 8°51′N 114°00′E / 8.850°N 114.000°E / 8.850; 114.000
Above water only at low tide. No lagoon.[3] 		0
  牛车轮礁 Niuchelun Jiao
  Đá Long Điền
Carnatic Shoal   Sikatuna 0
  红石暗沙 Hongshi Ansha
  Bãi Rạch Lấp
Half Moon Shoal   Hasa-hasa[39] Several rocks on the eastern side rise one to two feet above high tide. Encloses a lagoon. Reports in February 2016 indicate the Philippine control of the reef might have ended.[54] 0
  半月礁 Banyue Jiao
  Bãi Trăng Khuyết
Hardy Reef   Sakay Naturally above water only at low tide. Surrounds a narrow strip of sand. 0
  半路礁 Banlu Jiao
  Đá Phật Tự
Hopkins Reef   火星礁 Huoxing Jiao 0
  Đá Hợp Kim
Investigator Northeast Shoal   Dalagang Bukid Lies only a few miles west of Palawan. Naturally above water at low tide. 0
  海口礁 Haikou Jiao
  Bãi Phù Mỹ
Iroquois Reef   Del Pilar Lies east of both Philippine-occupied Nanshan Island and Flat Island. Above water only at low tide. 0
  鲎藤礁 Houteng Jiao
  Đá Khúc Giác
Leslie Bank   Urduja 0
  勇士滩 Yongshi Tan
  Bãi Vĩnh Tuy
Lord Auckland Shoal   Lapu-Lapu + 0
  莪兰暗沙 Elan Ansha
  Bãi Na Khoai
Pennsylvania North Reef   阳明礁 Yangming Jiao 0
  Đá Gò Già
Pennsylvania South Reef   東坡礁 Dongpo Jiao 0
 
Reed Tablemount (including Nares Bank and Marie Louise Bank)   Recto[39] Shallowest natural depth is 9 m. About 2,500 square miles (6,500 km2) in area. The Philippines occupied this feature in 1971 and a Philippine-Sweden joint oil-exploration followed afterwards.[3] However, China protested this act of the Philippines saying that this tablemount which center lies 100 miles (160 km) from the Philippines is part of China's territories. After that, the Philippines tried asking China for a joint effort but China declined, arguing that the Philippines has no right in this feature. Presently, this feature is largely controlled by the Philippines. 0
  礼乐滩 Liyue Tan
  Bãi Cỏ Rong
Royal Captain Shoal   Kanduli[39] A few rocks are above water at low tide. Surrounds a lagoon. 0
  舰长礁 Jianzhang Jiao
  Bãi Đồi Mồi
Sabina Shoal   Escoda It encloses two lagoons, naturally above water at low tide. Lies east of the Philippine-occupied Second Thomas Reef. 0
  仙宾礁 Xianbin Jiao
  Bãi Sa Bin
(Bãi Chóp Mao)
Sandy Shoal   Mabuhangin 0
  神仙暗沙 Shenxian Ansha
  Bãi Hữu Độ
Seahorse Shoal / Seashore Shoal / Routh Bank   Baybayin Dagat Lies north of Palawan Passage 0
  海马滩 Haima Tan
  Bãi Thạch Sa
Stag Shoal   Panday Pira 0
  隐遁暗沙 Yindun Ansha
Southern Bank / Reef   Katimugan A group of features located south of Reed Tablemount. The reef includes: Magat Salamat Reef, Tagpi, Hubo Reef, and Katimugan Banks/Reef. The area is largely controlled and used for fishing by the Philippines due to its proximity to Flat Island and Nanshan Island. 0
  南方浅滩 Nanfang Qiantan
  Bãi Nam
Templar Bank   Dalag[39] 0
  忠孝滩 Zhongxiao Tan
  Bãi Rạch Vang
  Unoccupied but largely controlled by the Philippines
The reefs, shoals, etc. to the west of the 116°E meridian
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Loaita Nan   双黄沙洲 Shuanghuang Shazhou

  雙黃沙洲

near   Loaita Cay 0 0
 
  Bãi Loại Ta Nam
North Reef (Spratly Islands)   贡士礁 Zhuying Jiao

  貢士礁

near   Northeast Cay 0 0
 
  Đá Bắc
Sandy Cay (Spratly Islands)   铁线礁 Tiexiang Jiao

  鐵線礁

near   Thitu Island 0 0
 
  Đá Hoài Ân
Thitu Reef   铁峙礁 Tiezhi Jiao

  鐵峙礁

near   Thitu Island
Above water only at low tide. Located northeast of Thitu Island and unnamed on most maps. Part of Thitu Reefs 		0 0
 
  Đá Vĩnh Hảo

Unoccupied but largely controlled by Vietnam edit

  Unoccupied but largely controlled by Vietnam
Vietnam
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.) Reclaimed area
Loveless Reef   华礁 Hua Jiao

  華礁

near   Sin Cowe Island 0 0
  Đá Nghĩa Hành
Jubilee Bank   朱应滩 Zhuying Tan

  朱應灘

near   Ladd Reef 0 0
  Mỹ Hải (bãi ngầm)
Johnson Patch   常骏暗沙 Changjun Ansha

  常駿暗沙

near   Bombay Castle
 0 0
  Bãi Vũng Mây (tức là)
Owen Shoal   奥援暗沙 Aoyuan Ansha near   Bombay Castle
Shallowest natural depth is 6 m.
 0 0
  Chim Biển (bãi ngầm)
Bittern Reef
  石盘仔 Shípánzǐ
  Đá Núi Mon
near   Pearson Reef 0 0
Discovery Small Reef   Đá Nhỏ near   Discovery Great Reef 0 0
小现礁 Xiǎoxiàn jiāo
Flora Temple Reef   Đá Đền Cây Cỏ near   Discovery Great Reef 0 0
Holiday Reef   Đá Bãi Khung near   Grierson Reef 0 0
  长线礁 Chángxiàn jiāo
Ross Reef   染青东礁 Rǎnqīng dōng jiāo near   Grierson Reef 0 0
  Đá An Bình
Higgens Reef   屈原礁 Qūyuán jiāo near   Lansdowne Reef 0 0
  Đá Phúc Sỹ
Gent Reef   吉阳礁 Jíyáng jiāo near   SinCowe Island 0 0
  Đá Sơn Hà
Bamford Reef   龙虾礁 Lóngxiā jiāo near   Grierson Reef 0
  Đá Vị Khê
Whitsun Reef   牛轭礁 Niú è jiāo near   Grierson Reef, Vietnam Coast guard from Grierson Reef still patrols Whitsun Reef regularly

Disputes with China

0 0
  Đá Ba Đầu
Eldad Reef   安达礁 Āndá jiāo near   Petley Reef, Vietnam Coast guard from Sand Cay   (敦謙沙洲, đảo Sơn Ca) still patrols Reef regularly

Disputes with China and Taiwan

0 0
  Đá Én Đất

Unoccupied features edit

Not Occupied by any Country
These are the unoccupied features. Some sources say that some of these features are occupied by Vietnam or China, but most sources say that they are not occupied. "Occupation" is possibly confused because the said reefs are very close to other occupied features. There are many unoccupied features in the Spratly chain. The current Code of Conduct prohibits any country from acquiring new features. Many of these features are actually in between and/or near two or more occupied features of different countries. Thus, they serve like buffer zones. Example of this is Jones Reef which lies almost exactly between PRC-occupied Hughes Reef and Vietnamese-occupied Higgens Reef.[citation needed]
Int'l Name Local Names Description Area (ha.)
Alicia Annie Reef   Arellano[39] 09°25′N 115°26′E / 9.417°N 115.433°E / 9.417; 115.433
A sand "cay", 1.2 m high. Many rocks above high tide line. Reef encloses a lagoon.[3] 		0
  仙娥礁 Xian'e Jiao
  Đá Suối Ngọc
Coronation Bank   康泰滩 Kangtai Tan 0
Discovery Small Reef   Burgos Reef Above water only at low tide. 0
  小现礁 Xiaoxian Jiao
  Đá Nhỏ
Director Reef / Shoal   Tamban 0
  指向礁 Zhixiang Jiao
Dhaulle Shoal   逍遥暗沙 Xiaoyao Ansha 0
  Bãi Nguyệt Sương
Ganges Reef   Palma 0
  恒礁 Heng Jiao
Glasgow Bank   Aguinaldo Some sources say [citation needed] this area is occupied by the Philippines due to its proximity to the Commodore Reef. 0
  双礁 Shuang Jiao
  Bãi ngầm Tam Thanh
Hopps Reef   Diego Silang Above water only at low tide. Part of Southampton Reefs. 0
  禄沙礁 Lusha Jiao
  Đá Lục Giang
Jones Reef   漳溪礁 Zhangxi Jiao Lies 5 miles (8 km) south of McKennan Reef. Small reef, partly above water only at low tide. Part of Union Banks. 0
  Đá Văn Nguyên
Livock Reef   (NE part) Jacinto Above water only at low tide. Some rocks still visible at high tide. Part of Southampton Reefs. 0
  (SW part) Bonifacio
  三角礁 Sanjiao Jiao
  Đá Long Hải
Lys Shoal   Bisugo 0
  乐斯暗沙 Lesi Ansha
  Bãi Núi Cầu
Menzies Reef   Rajah Lakandula[39] Awash at low tide. Part of Loaita Bank. 0
  蒙自礁 Mengzi Jiao
  Đá An Lão
North East Shoal   Ponce Lies only a few miles north of Commodore Reef. Above water only at low tide. 0
  校尉暗沙 Xiaowei Ansha
  Bãi Ngũ Phụng
North Viper Shoal   Maya-maya 0
  都护暗沙 Duhu Ansha
South Viper Shoal   Tomas Claudio 0
  保卫暗沙 Baowei Ansha
Trident Shoal   Tatlong-tulis 0
  永登暗沙 Yongdeng Ansha
  Bãi Đinh Ba

Claimed features by country but occupied by other country edit

Claimed features by country but occupied by other country
The PRC, the ROC and Vietnam claim all of the Spratly Island Chain, including some features that are just 50 km from other countries like the Philippines and Malaysia. The Philippines, Malaysia and Brunei have claims on parts of the area. Here are the islands claimed but are not occupied by these three countries (flags refer to the country currently occupying the feature):
Philippines: Itu Aba Island  , Amboyna Cay  , Namyit Island  , Sand Cay  , Sin Cowe Island  , Sin Cowe East Island  , Southwest Cay  , Spratly Island Proper  , Pigeon Reef  , South Reef  , Ardasier Reef  , Erica Reef  , Investigator Shoal  , Mariveles Reef  , Swallow Reef/Island  , Mischief Reef  , Subi Reef   and all of features to the east of the 116°E meridian (unoccupied) (see Unoccupied but largely controlled by the Philippines subtable).
Malaysia: Amboyna Cay  , Barque Canada Reef  , Commodore Reef  , Louisa Reef   and Royal Charlotte Reef [zh] ( unoccupied)
Brunei: Rifleman Bank   and Owen Shoal (  uncertain)

Others edit

Baker Reef / Gongzhen Jiao 10°43.5′N 116°10′E / 10.7250°N 116.167°E / 10.7250; 116.167 Awash at low tide.[3]

Notes edit

  1. ^ At one time Lankiam Cay (Panata) had an area of more than 5 hectares, but a severe typhoon and accompanying strong waves washed away the sand on the cay leaving behind the underlying coral base with an area of less than half a hectare.[citation needed]
  2. ^ Note that the sea in the area 10-12°N, west of 113°E is mostly at least 1000m deep until approaching the Vietnam coast, and hence contains no maritime features of interest. Refer to charts: 93020, 93022, 93030, and 93044. Areas south of 10°N and west of 113°E are covered by charts 93020, 93022, 93030 and 93049.
  3. ^ a b Erica Reef and Investigator shoal were occupied by Malaysia in 1999. A web search can confirm the occupation of these two features.
  4. ^ Possible airstrip on Northeast Cay at 11°27'12.79"N 114°21'21.61"E
  5. ^ No comprehensive list of Philippine-occupied Spratly islands is easily available. A web search can confirm that Ayungin Reef is occupied by the Philippines.
  6. ^ In January 2014, the PRC entered James Shoal unopposed.[53]

References edit

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  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am an ao ap aq ar as at au av aw ax ay az ba bb bc bd be bf bg bh bi "Digital Gazetteer of Spratly Islands". southchinasea.org. Archived from the original on 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2008-02-08.
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  4. ^ "Penjejak Itu Aba".
  5. ^ "Spratly Island".
  6. ^ "Southwest Cay".
  7. ^ "Sin Cowe Island".
  8. ^ a b "Sandcastles of their own: Vietnamese Expansion in the Spratly Islands".
  9. ^ "Sand Cay".
  10. ^ a b c d "Vietnam's Island Building: Double-Standard or Drop in the Bucket?".
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  15. ^ "Subi Reef Tracker | Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative". Archived from the original on 2016-05-15. Retrieved 2016-10-16.
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  17. ^ "Cuarteron Reef".
  18. ^ "Gaven Reefs".
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  24. ^ a b http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=93044 NW of Dangerous Ground
  25. ^ a b c http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=93045 NE Dangerous Ground
  26. ^ a b http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=93046 Most of the SE of Dangerous Ground. The missing portion of the SE is covered by chart 93048 and the top corner of chart 92006.
  27. ^ Chart 93048 (not easily available on-line)
  28. ^ a b c http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=92006 SE Spratlys, Brunei, North Borneo and Southern Philippines
  29. ^ http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=93047 SW Dangerous Ground
  30. ^ http://www.oceangrafix.com/chart/zoom?chart=93049 South and West of Dangerous Ground
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  32. ^ "Marie Louise Bank". Marine Gazetteer. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ) [Flanders Maritime Institute].
  33. ^ "Pennsylvania North Reef". Marine Gazetteer. Vlaams Instituut voor de Zee (VLIZ) [Flanders Maritime Institute].
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  45. ^ Imagery shows progress of Chinese land building across Spratlys. Retrieved 06 April 2015.
  46. ^ China starts work on Mischief Reef land reclamation. Retrieved 06 April 2015.
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  50. ^ http://arcg.is/1J3VBBd redirects to "Aerial photo [114.5614E, 9.9010N], [114.5665E, 9.9038N] (Grierson Reef)". nlc.maps.arcgis.com.
  51. ^ http://arcg.is/1J3VUfc redirects to "Aerial photo [114.4814E, 9.8461N], [114.5019E, 9.8573N] (Sin Cowe East Island)". nlc.maps.arcgis.com.
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  54. ^ China takes another fishing ground near Palawan Archived 2016-03-06 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2016-03-02.

External links edit

  • Department of Land Administration (2005). "2005-19. 海南諸島礁名稱 Location of Islands on South China Sea" (in Chinese and English). Department of Social Affairs, Ministry of the Interior (Republic of China). Archived from the original (MS Excel) on 6 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014. An MS Excel file containing a list of 170 maritime features in the South China Sea, including their latitudes and longitudes.

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