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 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…
  2. HYDROPAC 2350/23 · Missiles2023-07-18 → 2023-07-21
    Hazardous operations, space debris 210400Z to 211000Z jul in area bound by 05-59.00S 090-05.00E, 05-50.00S…
  3. HYDROPAC 2349/23 · Missiles2023-07-18 → 2023-07-20
    Hazardous operations, space debris 200200Z to 200800Z jul in area bound by 23-08.00S 087-02.00E, 23-04.00S…
  4. HYDROLANT 1611/23 · Missiles2023-07-17 → 2023-07-24
    Hazardous operations, space debris 2228Z to 0531Z daily 22 thru 29 jul in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  5. HYDROPAC 2343/23 · Missiles2023-07-17 → 2023-07-24
    Hazardous operations, space debris 2228Z to 0531Z daily 22 thru 29 jul in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  6. HYDROPAC 2336/23 · Exercises2023-07-17 → 2023-07-19
    Gunnery exercises 190500Z to 191200Z jul in area bound by 21-12.00S 054-57.00E, 21-19.50S 054-25.90E,…
  7. HYDROPAC 2307/23 · Missiles2023-07-14 → 2023-07-18
    Hazardous operations, space debris 190200Z to 190800Z jul in area bound by 23-04.00S 086-39.00E, 23-08.00S…
  8. HYDROPAC 2276/23 · Nav aids2023-07-12 → 2023-07-13
    Point d'entrecasteaux light 34-50.30S 116-00.20E unlit
  9. HYDROPAC 2240/23 · Surveys2023-07-09 → 2023-07-12
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice by M/V fugro etive in area bound by 20-03.30S…
  10. HYDROLANT 1539/23 · Missiles2023-07-08 → 2023-07-19
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0407Z to 0807Z daily 13 thru 19 jul in area bound by 41-54.00S…
  11. HYDROPAC 2224/23 · Missiles2023-07-08 → 2023-07-19
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0407Z to 0807Z daily 13 thru 19 jul in area bound by 41-54.00S…
  12. HYDROPAC 2200/23 · Surveys2023-07-06 → 2023-07-08
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice by M/V fugro etive in area bound by 21-27.50S…
  13. HYDROLANT 1513/23 · Missiles2023-07-05 → 2023-07-15
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0008Z to 1446Z daily 09 thru 15 jul in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  14. HYDROPAC 2197/23 · Missiles2023-07-05 → 2023-07-15
    Hazardous operations, space debris 0008Z to 1446Z daily 09 thru 15 jul in area bound by 08-52.00S…
  15. HYDROPAC 2182/23 · Missiles2023-07-04 → 2023-07-06
    Hazardous operations, space debris 091000Z to 091700Z jul in area within 30 miles of trackline joining…
  16. HYDROPAC 2177/23 · Missiles2023-07-04 → 2023-07-09
    Hazardous operations, space debris 091000Z to 091700Z jul in area within 30 miles along trackline joining…
  17. HYDROPAC 2151/23 · Derelicts2023-07-01 → 2023-07-01
    M/V aom maria laura adrift in vicinity 05-46.15N 080-28.90E
  18. HYDROPAC 2138/23 · Missiles2023-06-30 → 2023-07-03
    Hazardous operations, space debris 030200Z to 030800Z jul in area bound by 23-04.00S 086-39.00E, 23-08.00S…
  19. HYDROPAC 2117/23 · Nav aids2023-06-28 → 2023-07-10
    Point d'entrecasteaux light 34-50.30S 116-00.20E unlit
  20. HYDROLANT 1394/23 · Missiles2023-06-22 → 2023-06-29
    Hazardous operations, space debris 1231Z to 1813Z daily 23 thru 29 jun in area bound by 41-54.00S…

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