Persian Gulf

IHO sea area 41 · 48° to 57° E, 24° to 31° N

in force
24
last 12 months
17
since 1995
1,397
categories
12

In force now · 24

  1. HYDROPAC 2281/26 · Cable ops2026-08-09
    Pipeline operations by vessel Barge Derrick Barge 30 are underway in the Persian Gulf near Qatar from August 10 to November 10, wide berth requested.
  2. HYDROPAC 2280/26 · Surveys2026-08-09
    Survey operations by vessel Vision 2 in Persian Gulf, Kuwait, from 10 August until further notice. Wide berth requested.
  3. HYDROPAC 2273/26 · Nav aids2026-08-07
    A temporary flashing red light every 4 seconds is established at position 26-38.41N 051-56.90E in the Persian Gulf off Qatar.
  4. HYDROPAC 2232/26 · Surveys2026-08-04
    Survey operations by vessel Furgo Proteus are underway in Persian Gulf near Qatar until 05 Sep, with a two-mile berth requested.
  5. HYDROPAC 2231/26 · Other2026-08-04
    The vessel Minoan Pioneer is on fire and anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman, at 26-27.60N 056-32.50E; mariners should navigate with caution.
  6. HYDROPAC 2202/26 · Derelicts2026-08-01
    The ship Gazlog Shanghai is disabled and adrift in the Strait of Hormuz near Oman at position 26-05.11N 056-35.40E as of 312330Z July.
  7. HYDROPAC 2144/26 · Nav aids2026-07-26
    A mooring buoy has been established at 26-38.47N 051-55.82E in the Persian Gulf.
  8. HYDROPAC 2075/26 · Other2026-07-19
    Fish farms are established in four areas near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.
  9. HYDROPAC 1903/26 · Other2026-07-02
    Anchoring prohibited in a bounded area in the Persian Gulf off the United Arab Emirates between latitudes 25-24N and 25-28N, longitudes 055-05E and 055-10E.
  10. HYDROPAC 1883/26 · Nav aids2026-06-30
    The radar beacon at Dalma buoy in the Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates, is inoperative at 24-32.51N 052-27.85E.
  11. HYDROPAC 1772/26 · Mines2026-06-18
    A mine is reported at 26-24.58N 056-20.67E in the Strait of Hormuz, Oman; Hydrographic Pacific warning 1586/26 is cancelled.
  12. HYDROPAC 598/26 · Nav aids2026-02-28
    In the Persian Gulf off Iran, an ODAS buoy was relocated to 28-49.63N 050-42.93E.
  13. HYDROPAC 540/26 · Nav aids2026-02-23
    A wave rider buoy flashing yellow every 10 seconds is temporarily established at 26-39.57N 051-57.22E in the Persian Gulf off Qatar.
  14. HYDROPAC 473/26 · Wrecks2026-02-16
    Depths of 12.9 meters reported in Borouge Channel at 24-09.00N 052-45.20E.
  15. HYDROPAC 379/26 · Wrecks2026-02-08
    Barge Dream 1 sank in the Persian Gulf off Kuwait at 29°14.06'N 048°41.22'E.
  16. HYDROPAC 292/26 · Surveys2026-01-30
    Survey operations by vessel Halul 41 are in progress in the Persian Gulf near Qatar until further notice; wide berth requested.
  17. HYDROPAC 2558/25 · Nav aids2025-10-05
    In Persian Gulf, UAE, Zaqqum buoy at 25-06.56N 053-25.06E has unreliable light and radar beacon.
  18. HYDROPAC 1415/25 · Other2025-06-01
    Navigation is prohibited within 600 meters of 29-13.10N 048-44.42E in the Persian Gulf near Kuwait.
  19. HYDROPAC 1357/25 · Surveys2025-05-24
    Underwater operations are underway by vessel HYSY289 in the Persian Gulf off Qatar, within coordinates 26-41.99N 051-53.26E to 26-37.70N 051-53.23E, wide berth requested.
  20. HYDROPAC 319/25 · Wrecks2025-02-07
    Foul ground reported in Persian Gulf off Qatar at 25-07.69N 052-53.09E, requiring anchor with 2.5 shackle chain.
  21. HYDROPAC 83/25 · Other2025-01-13
    In Kuwait, Persian Gulf, the meteorological tower at 28-46.0N 048-26.1E is temporarily replaced by a yellow buoy flashing 4 times every 15 seconds, 5 meters.
  22. HYDROPAC 28/25 · Other2025-01-06
    Navigation is prohibited until further notice within 600 meters of 28-52.49N 048-21.63E in Kuwait, Persian Gulf.
  23. HYDROPAC 582/24 · Wrecks2024-02-19
    A partially submerged wreck is in the Persian Gulf near the UAE at coordinates 25-11.64N 054-10.12E.
  24. HYDROPAC 311/24 · Wrecks2024-01-25
    A dangerous wreck marked by a buoy is located in the Persian Gulf off Kuwait at 29-05.49N 048-22.09E.

Longest in force

  1. HYDROPAC 311/24 · Wrecks2024-01-25
    A dangerous wreck marked by a buoy is located in the Persian Gulf off Kuwait at 29-05.49N 048-22.09E.
  2. HYDROPAC 582/24 · Wrecks2024-02-19
    A partially submerged wreck is in the Persian Gulf near the UAE at coordinates 25-11.64N 054-10.12E.
  3. HYDROPAC 28/25 · Other2025-01-06
    Navigation is prohibited until further notice within 600 meters of 28-52.49N 048-21.63E in Kuwait, Persian Gulf.
  4. HYDROPAC 83/25 · Other2025-01-13
    In Kuwait, Persian Gulf, the meteorological tower at 28-46.0N 048-26.1E is temporarily replaced by a yellow buoy flashing 4 times every 15 seconds, 5 meters.
  5. HYDROPAC 319/25 · Wrecks2025-02-07
    Foul ground reported in Persian Gulf off Qatar at 25-07.69N 052-53.09E, requiring anchor with 2.5 shackle chain.

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By category · since 1997

Surveys47334%
Other23917%
Cable ops22816%
Nav aids14610%
Wrecks1219%
Exercises1148%
Derelicts353%
Containers131%
Debris111%
Piracy81%
Mines71%
Missiles20%

Archive · 1,373 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 534/03 · Derelicts2003-03-25 → 2003-04-01
    Derelict vessel adrift vicinity 29-27.4N 049-14.9E at 241740Z mar
  2. HYDROPAC 488/03 · Other2003-03-19 → 2003-03-26
    Drill rigs reported: a. al ghallan in 24-48-21N 053-40-51E
  3. HYDROPAC 464/03 · Other2003-03-16 → 2003-03-17
    Underwater ordnance detonations 170500Z mar to 171500Z apr within 0.5 mile of 29-21.2N 048-42.8E
  4. HYDROPAC 429/03 · Debris2003-03-10 → 2003-03-17
    Debris adrift 29-45.0N 049-00.5E at 101010Z mar
  5. HYDROPAC 414/03 · Exercises2003-03-08 → 2003-03-12
    Hazardous operations in progress until 11 mar in area bound by 24-43N 051-45E, 24-49N 052-16E, 24-58N…
  6. HYDROPAC 410/03 · Other2003-03-08 → 2003-03-17
    Underwater ordnance detonations 090500Z to 171500Z mar within one mile of 29-28N 048-43E
  7. HYDROPAC 268/03 · Nav aids2003-02-13 → 2002-05-03
    Tabs buoy, fl y, ra ref, established in 29-06.7N 048-44.8E
  8. HYDROPAC 247/03 · Cable ops2003-02-11 → 2003-02-14
    Cable repair operations in progress until further notice by cableship umm al anber in 29-07.5N 048-47.7E
  9. HYDROPAC 231/03 · Cable ops2003-02-08 → 2003-02-11
    Cable repair operations in progress until further notice by cableship umm al anber in 29-09.2N 048-30.0E
  10. HYDROPAC 207/03 · Other2003-02-04 → 2005-03-23
    Pipelaying operations in progress until further notice by M/V dlb abouzar 1200 along trackline joining…
  11. HYDROPAC 136/03 · Nav aids2003-01-26 → 2003-01-29
    Kuwait dgps station 29-07N 048-08E off air
  12. HYDROPAC 124/03 · Exercises2003-01-24 → 2003-03-08
    Hazardous operations in progress until further notice in area bound by 24-43N 051-45E, 24-49N 052-16E,…
  13. HYDROPAC 115/03 · Nav aids2003-01-22 → 2003-02-13
    Tabs buoy, fl y, ra ref, established in 29-07.2N 048-44.2E
  14. HYDROPAC 2215/02 · Other2002-11-27 → 2002-11-30
    Underwater ordnance detonations in progress until 301700Z nov within one mile of 26-30.28N 050-40.50E
  15. HYDROPAC 2214/02 · Other2002-11-27 → 2002-11-27
    Underwater ordnance detonations in progress until 301700Z nov within one mile of 26-09.25N 050-44.00E
  16. HYDROPAC 2111/02 · Nav aids2002-11-14 → 2003-06-26
    RACON at amoco sharjah buoy 25-34N 055-24E inoperative
  17. HYDROPAC 2066/02 · Derelicts2002-11-07 → 2002-11-14
    Derelict M/V gardenia taking on water and adrift vicinity 29-07N 049-20E at 072330Z nov
  18. HYDROPAC 2053/02 · Nav aids2002-11-03 → 2002-11-06
    Kuwait dgps station 29-07N 048-08E unreliable until 05 nov
  19. HYDROPAC 2052/02 · Surveys2002-11-03 → 2002-12-06
    Survey operations 04 nov by M/V ocean endeavor in area bound by 28-40.53N 048-54.47E, 28-52.53N 048-59.47E,…
  20. HYDROPAC 1995/02 · Exercises2002-10-25 → 2002-10-30
    Gunnery exercises 0300Z to 1200Z daily 26 thru 30 oct in area bound by 24-43N 051-45E, 24-49N 052-16E,…

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