Indian Ocean

IHO sea area 45 · 20° to 147° E, -60° to 10° N

in force
23
last 12 months
22
since 1997
3,518
categories
15

In force now · 23

  1. AUSCOAST 275/26 · Surveys2026-08-16
    Drill rig Transocean Endurance is at position 19-31.18S 116-06.65E, requesting 2.5 nautical miles clearance.
  2. NAVAREA X 94/26 · Missiles2026-08-15
    Space debris danger area is in effect from Cape Darnely to Tasmania, daily 1525-2235 UTC, 20-26 August 2026.
  3. HYDROPAC 2330/26 · Nav aids2026-08-14
    Four yellow buoys with flashing yellow light every 5 seconds established near 29-27.00S 114-52.18E.
  4. AUSCOAST 273/26 · Nav aids2026-08-14
    Four yellow surface buoys with flashing yellow light every 5 seconds established within 0.3 nautical miles of 29-27.00S 114-52.18E.
  5. HYDROPAC 2327/26 · Missiles2026-08-13
    Space debris hazard operations in the Indian Ocean from August 16 to 23, daily 0148Z to 0429Z, between 23S-38S and 058E-074E.
  6. HYDROPAC 2323/26 · Cable ops2026-08-13
    Cable operations by vessel Rebecca continue until 15 September in eastern Indian Ocean off Sri Lanka; wide berth requested.
  7. HYDROPAC 2288/26 · Surveys2026-08-10
    Underwater operations are in progress by vessel VE Constructor in an area off Australia, bounded by 19-12S to 19-21S and 116-30E to 116-50E, requesting one mile berth.
  8. AUSCOAST 270/26 · Surveys2026-08-10
    Special purpose vessel VE Constructor conducting underwater operations in area bounded by 19-12S to 19-21S and 116-30E to 116-50E, 0.5 nautical miles clearance requested.
  9. HYDROPAC 2302/26 · Missiles2026-08-08
    Space debris operations in the Indian Ocean from Aug 16 to 22 in an area near 25S 58E to 37S 71E.
  10. AUSCOAST 267/26 · Surveys2026-08-05
    Drill rig JANSZ is at position 19-52.73S 114-36.50E, requesting a 2.5 nautical mile clearance.
  11. NAVAREA X 91/26 · Missiles2026-08-05
    Space debris danger area from Cape Darnley to Tasmania, 80 nautical miles either side of centreline, daily between 1455 and 2205 UTC, 10 to 16 August 2026.
  12. HYDROPAC 2235/26 · Missiles2026-08-02
    Space debris hazard operations are scheduled in the Eastern Indian Ocean and South Pacific on August 10-16, 2026, during specific time windows.
  13. HYDROPAC 2203/26 · Surveys2026-08-01
    Underwater operations by the vessel Bhagwan Dryden at 20-06.96S 116-26.11E in the Eastern Indian Ocean, Australia, request a three-mile berth.
  14. AUSCOAST 260/26 · Surveys2026-08-01
    Special purpose vessel Bhagwan Dryden is conducting underwater operations at position 20-06.96S 116-26.11E, requesting 2.5 nautical miles clearance.
  15. HYDROPAC 2157/26 · Surveys2026-07-27
    Underwater operations are underway by the vessel Fugro Kwilena in the eastern Indian Ocean off Australia until further notice. A two-mile berth is requested.
  16. AUSCOAST 255/26 · Surveys2026-07-27
    Vessel Fugro Kwilena is conducting underwater operations in an area bounded by 19-56.69 S to 20-26.06 S and 114-45.09 E to 115-30.10 E, requesting 1.5 nautical miles clearance.
  17. HYDROPAC 2115/26 · Nav aids2026-07-24
    Cliff Head platform at 29-26.99S 114-52.18E is unlit; the Hydropac warning 2088/26 is canceled.
  18. AUSCOAST 253/26 · Nav aids2026-07-24
    Cliff Head Platform light in position 29-26.99S 114-52.18E is unlit.
  19. HYDROPAC 1015/26 · Other2026-04-04
    A flashing white mooring buoy in the eastern Indian Ocean near Australia is semi-submerged at 20-16.32S 116-16.58E.
  20. AUSCOAST 130/26 · Other2026-04-04
    Semi-submerged mooring lightbuoy fl.w in position 20-16.32S 116-16.58E
  21. HYDROPAC 957/26 · Surveys2026-03-29
    Underwater operations are in progress by vessel Safe Boreas in the eastern Indian Ocean off Australia, within 12-54.90S 124-25.10E to 12-59.90S 124-35.10E.
  22. AUSCOAST 120/26 · Surveys2026-03-29
    Special purpose vessel Safe Boreas is supporting underwater operations in a bounded area; 2.5 nautical mile clearance requested.
  23. HYDROPAC 363/24 · Other2024-01-30
    At 21-06.00S 055-36.00E, MRCC La Réunion is unable to receive MF and HF transmissions; for assistance contact them at 2622 6243 4343 or [email protected].

Longest in force

  1. HYDROPAC 363/24 · Other2024-01-30
    At 21-06.00S 055-36.00E, MRCC La Réunion is unable to receive MF and HF transmissions; for assistance contact them at 2622 6243 4343 or [email protected].
  2. AUSCOAST 120/26 · Surveys2026-03-29
    Special purpose vessel Safe Boreas is supporting underwater operations in a bounded area; 2.5 nautical mile clearance requested.
  3. HYDROPAC 957/26 · Surveys2026-03-29
    Underwater operations are in progress by vessel Safe Boreas in the eastern Indian Ocean off Australia, within 12-54.90S 124-25.10E to 12-59.90S 124-35.10E.
  4. AUSCOAST 130/26 · Other2026-04-04
    Semi-submerged mooring lightbuoy fl.w in position 20-16.32S 116-16.58E
  5. HYDROPAC 1015/26 · Other2026-04-04
    A flashing white mooring buoy in the eastern Indian Ocean near Australia is semi-submerged at 20-16.32S 116-16.58E.

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By category · since 1997

Derelicts62118%
Missiles54215%
Nav aids46113%
Surveys37711%
Other37611%
Exercises35310%
Piracy34010%
Cable ops1915%
Debris1093%
Icebergs822%
Wrecks351%
Containers221%
Volcanic50%
Towing30%
Mines10%

Archive · 3,495 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 2671/23 · Exercises2023-08-19 → 2023-08-22
    Gunnery exercises 220400Z to 220900Z aug in area bound by 21-12.00S 054-57.00E, 21-19.50S 054-25.90E,…
  2. HYDROPAC 2668/23 · Exercises2023-08-18 → 2023-08-22
    Gunnery exercises 220400Z to 220900Z aug in area bound by 21-12.00S 054-57.00E, 21-39.00S 054-33.50E,…
  3. HYDROPAC 2626/23 · Derelicts2023-08-15 → 2023-08-16
    Vessel disabled due to engine failure in 00-25.10S 099-47.60E
  4. HYDROLANT 1805/23 · Missiles2023-08-15 → 2023-08-19
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0043Z to 0815Z daily 17 thru 23 aug in area bound by 08-53.00S…
  5. HYDROPAC 2623/23 · Missiles2023-08-15 → 2023-08-19
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0043Z to 0815Z daily 17 thru 23 aug in area bound by 08-53.00S…
  6. HYDROPAC 2588/23 · Surveys2023-08-11 → 2023-10-05
    Survey operations in progress until further notice by M/V geo coral towing 12 five mile long cables in area…
  7. HYDROPAC 2545/23 · Missiles2023-08-07 → 2023-08-10
    Hazardous operations, space debris 100300Z to 100900Z aug in area bound by 05-50.00S 089-23.00E, 05-59.00S…
  8. HYDROPAC 2540/23 · Derelicts2023-08-06 → 2023-08-09
    Derelect 20 meter barge adrift in 33-03.59S 115-00.85E at 061444Z aug
  9. HYDROLANT 1740/23 · Missiles2023-08-06 → 2023-08-14
    Hazardous operations, space debris 2349Z to 0652Z daily 06 thru 13 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  10. HYDROPAC 2537/23 · Missiles2023-08-06 → 2023-08-14
    Hazardous operations, space debris 2349Z to 0652Z daily 06 thru 13 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  11. HYDROPAC 2528/23 · Surveys2023-08-05 → 2023-08-23
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice by M/V pride in 19-51.17S 114-30.91E
  12. HYDROPAC 2430/23 · Other2023-07-25 → 2023-07-28
    Vessel freya requesting assistance in 08-21.93N 054-48.98E
  13. HYDROPAC 2429/23 · Other2023-07-25 → 2023-07-25
    Vessel freya requesting assistance in 08-15.92N 054-37.61E
  14. HYDROLANT 1666/23 · Missiles2023-07-25 → 2023-08-03
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0402Z to 0711Z daily 28 jul thru 03 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  15. HYDROPAC 2428/23 · Missiles2023-07-25 → 2023-08-03
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0402Z to 0711Z daily 28 jul thru 03 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  16. HYDROPAC 2398/23 · Surveys2023-07-22 → 2023-08-07
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice by M/V fugro etive in area bound by 21-30.10S…
  17. HYDROLANT 1650/23 · Missiles2023-07-22 → 2023-07-24
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0009Z to 0712Z daily 27 jul thru 02 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  18. HYDROPAC 2397/23 · Missiles2023-07-22 → 2023-07-24
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0009Z to 0712Z daily 27 jul thru 02 aug in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  19. HYDROPAC 2375/23 · Missiles2023-07-20 → 2023-07-22
    Hazardous operations, space debris 220400Z to 221000Z jul in area bound by 05-50.00S 089-23.00E, 05-59.00S…
  20. HYDROPAC 2354/23 · Missiles2023-07-18 → 2023-07-25
    Hazardous operations, space debris 2228Z to 0531Z daily 22 thru 29 jul in area bound by 08-52.00S…

Sea boundaries: Flanders Marine Institute (2018), IHO Sea Areas v3, marineregions.org (CC BY 4.0). Not for navigation — follow official NAVAREA / coastal broadcasts.