Arabian Sea

IHO sea area 39 · 51° to 74° E, -1° to 26° N

in force
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last 12 months
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since 1999
4,355
categories
12

In force now · 12

  1. HYDROPAC 2337/26 · Exercises2026-08-14
    Hazardous operations are occurring in the Gulf of Khambhat, India, from 190230Z to 191130Z in a bounded area.
  2. HYDROPAC 2314/26 · Exercises2026-08-12
    Hazardous operations are underway in the Arabian Sea off India, August 12 to August 16, in two areas.
  3. HYDROPAC 2200/26 · Nav aids2026-08-01
    Fairway buoy at 24-43.14N 066-55.86E is missing.
  4. HYDROPAC 2188/26 · Nav aids2026-07-31
    Radar beacon at Oyster Rocks light (14-49.22N 074-03.63E) is inoperative.
  5. HYDROPAC 2169/26 · Exercises2026-07-21
    Pakistan conducts hazardous operations in the Arabian Sea on August 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, and 31, from 0300 to 1900Z daily.
  6. HYDROPAC 2092/26 · Derelicts2026-07-21
    The derelict vessel Al Jafzia is aground in the Arabian Sea off India at 19-11N 072-46E.
  7. HYDROPAC 2027/26 · Surveys2026-07-15
    Survey operations by the vessel Trimurti are ongoing in the Arabian Sea off India from 15 July to 14 August; wide berth requested.
  8. HYDROPAC 1892/26 · Wrecks2026-07-01
    Depths of 6.2 meters reported in vicinity of 18-17.72N 072-55.18E and 18-17.77N 072-55.92E, Arabian Sea, India.
  9. HYDROPAC 1794/26 · Nav aids2026-06-20
    Ormara Lighthouse at 25-11.10N 064-41.10E in the Arabian Sea off Pakistan is unlit.
  10. HYDROPAC 1203/26 · Nav aids2026-04-22
    The radar beacon at Luhara Point Light (21 degrees 39.57 minutes north, 72 degrees 32.89 minutes east) in the Gulf of Khambhat, India, is inoperative.
  11. HYDROPAC 10/26 · Wrecks2026-01-01
    In the Arabian Sea off Pakistan, the wreck buoy at 24-46.45N 066-57.09E is missing.
  12. HYDROPAC 1423/24 · Wrecks2024-04-30
    A dangerous wreck exists at 23-51.80N 067-20.90E in the Arabian Sea near India; previous warning canceled.

Longest in force

  1. HYDROPAC 1423/24 · Wrecks2024-04-30
    A dangerous wreck exists at 23-51.80N 067-20.90E in the Arabian Sea near India; previous warning canceled.
  2. HYDROPAC 10/26 · Wrecks2026-01-01
    In the Arabian Sea off Pakistan, the wreck buoy at 24-46.45N 066-57.09E is missing.
  3. HYDROPAC 1203/26 · Nav aids2026-04-22
    The radar beacon at Luhara Point Light (21 degrees 39.57 minutes north, 72 degrees 32.89 minutes east) in the Gulf of Khambhat, India, is inoperative.
  4. HYDROPAC 1794/26 · Nav aids2026-06-20
    Ormara Lighthouse at 25-11.10N 064-41.10E in the Arabian Sea off Pakistan is unlit.
  5. HYDROPAC 1892/26 · Wrecks2026-07-01
    Depths of 6.2 meters reported in vicinity of 18-17.72N 072-55.18E and 18-17.77N 072-55.92E, Arabian Sea, India.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises1,75340%
Surveys72917%
Cable ops56013%
Piracy3719%
Nav aids2796%
Derelicts1934%
Other1904%
Wrecks1493%
Missiles732%
Containers431%
Debris130%
Towing20%

Archive · 4,343 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 1303/09 · Cable ops2009-07-20 → 2009-10-01
    Cable laying operations in progress until 30 sep by M/V cable innovator along trackline joining 19-01.32N…
  2. HYDROPAC 1222/09 · Exercises2009-07-03 → 2009-07-07
    Hazardous operations 071030Z to 071230Z jul in area bound by 22-22N 068-50E, 22-37N 068-53E, 22-42N 069-08E,…
  3. HYDROPAC 1132/09 · Exercises2009-06-17 → 2009-06-26
    Hazardous operations 260430Z to 260730Z jun within 20 miles of 15-24.6N 073-47.1E between 200 degrees and…
  4. HYDROPAC 1101/09 · Cable ops2009-06-13 → 2009-08-02
    Cable laying operations in progress until further notice by cableship fu hai along trackline joining…
  5. HYDROPAC 1079/09 · Nav aids2009-06-09 → 2009-08-29
    Nga chart 63080 (6TH ed)
  6. HYDROPAC 1060/09 · Cable ops2009-06-06 → 2009-06-13
    Submarine cable operations in progress until further notice by M/V wakashio maru along trackline joining…
  7. HYDROPAC 1055/09 · Cable ops2009-06-05 → 2009-06-09
    Cable laying operations in progress until 06 jul by M/V cable innovator along trackline between 18-59.00N…
  8. HYDROPAC 1052/09 · Nav aids2009-06-04 → 2009-06-09
    Nga chart 63080 (6TH ed)
  9. HYDROPAC 1026/09 · Exercises2009-05-31 → 2009-06-05
    Hazardous operations 050430Z to 050730Z jun within 20 miles of 15-24.6N 073-47.1E between 200 degrees and…
  10. HYDROPAC 1025/09 · Exercises2009-05-31 → 2009-06-05
    Hazardous operations 051030Z to 051230Z jun in area bound by 22-22N 068-50E, 22-37N 068-53E, 22-42N 069-08E,…
  11. HYDROPAC 993/09 · Cable ops2009-05-25 → 2009-06-07
    Cable laying operations in progress until 06 jun by M/V cable innovator along trackline between 18-59.00N…
  12. HYDROPAC 968/09 · Cable ops2009-05-20 → 2009-06-20
    Cable laying operations in progress until further notice along trackline joining 24-51.70N 066-50.96E,…
  13. HYDROPAC 963/09 · Exercises2009-05-19 → 2009-05-21
    Hazardous operations 210400Z to 210730Z may in areas bound by: a. 18-54.39N 072-50.35E, 18-50.00N…
  14. HYDROPAC 915/09 · Cable ops2009-05-12 → 2009-05-13
    Seismic survey in progress until 12 may by M/V geowave commander towing six 6000 meter long cables in area…
  15. HYDROPAC 876/09 · Exercises2009-05-04 → 2009-05-06
    Hazardous operations 060130Z to 060630Z may in area bound by 17-45N 070-54E, 18-07N 071-45E, 15-52N 073-05E,…
  16. HYDROPAC 864/09 · Cable ops2009-05-01 → 2009-05-10
    Seismic survey in progress until 09 may by M/V geowave commander towing six 6000 meter long cables in area…
  17. HYDROPAC 862/09 · Exercises2009-05-01 → 2009-05-06
    Hazardous operations 061030Z to 061230Z may in area bound by 22-22N 068-50E, 22-37N 068-53E, 22-42N 069-08E,…
  18. HYDROPAC 860/09 · Exercises2009-05-01 → 2009-05-06
    Hazardous operations 060430Z to 060530Z may within 20 miles of 15-24.6N 073-47.1E between 200 degrees and…
  19. HYDROPAC 846/09 · Cable ops2009-04-30 → 2009-07-01
    Seismic survey in progress until 30 jun by M/V pacific sword towing two 2.5 mile long cables in area bound…
  20. HYDROPAC 803/09 · Surveys2009-04-22 → 2009-06-01
    Hydrographic survey in progress until 31 may in area bound by 21-36.35N 068-58.97E, 22-16.20N 068-44.75E,…

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