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 942/00 · Cable ops2000-06-27 → 2000-06-05
    Seismic survey in progress until 15 aug by M/V western legend towing six 6000 meter long cables in area…
  2. HYDROPAC 939/00 · Wrecks2000-06-26 → 2000-10-06
    Submerged obstruction, 65 meters long, 19 meters wide, in 25-53N 052-06E
  3. HYDROPAC 938/00 · Wrecks2000-06-26 → 2001-03-10
    Dangerous wreck marked by cardinal buoys: a. south in 25-59.74N 056-01.10E
  4. HYDROPAC 937/00 · Cable ops2000-06-26 → 2000-06-27
    Seismic survey in progress until 13 jul by M/V western legend towing eight 5000 meter long cables in area…
  5. HYDROPAC 908/00 · Other2000-06-19 → 2000-06-20
    Underwater ordnance detonations in progress until 201500Z jun within two miles of 27-02N 050-42E
  6. HYDROPAC 883/00 · Cable ops2000-06-15 → 2000-08-27
    Seismic survey in progress until 31 aug by M/V pejvak towing 6000 meter long cable in area bound by 28-00N…
  7. HYDROPAC 872/00 · Other2000-06-12 → 2000-06-17
    Underwater ordnance detonations 170400Z to 171400Z jun within 10 miles of 28-37N 050-03E
  8. HYDROPAC 834/00 · Surveys2000-06-04 → 2000-07-07
    Vessel ghareb sunk in 24-41.7N 053-59.0E
  9. HYDROPAC 767/00 · Other2000-05-23 → 2000-05-25
    Underwater ordnance detonations 240500Z to 251300Z may within one mile of 26-37N 050-57E
  10. HYDROPAC 764/00 · Nav aids2000-05-23 → 2000-06-06
    Wakrah buoy 25-09.21N 051-41.88E unlit
  11. HYDROPAC 719/00 · Other2000-05-15 → 2000-05-19
    Underwater ordnance detonations 161200Z to 191200Z may in area bound by 26-32.3N 050-38.3E, 26-50.3N…
  12. HYDROPAC 716/00 · Nav aids2000-05-15 → 2000-05-18
    Mesaieed buoy 3 (25-00.62N 051-42.24E) unlit
  13. HYDROPAC 714/00 · Nav aids2000-05-15 → 2000-05-18
    Wakrah buoy 25-09.21N 051-41.88E unlit
  14. HYDROPAC 706/00 · Cable ops2000-05-13 → 2000-07-29
    Seismic survey 14 may until further notice by M/V geo baltic towing 3000 meter long cable in area bound by…
  15. HYDROPAC 701/00 · Nav aids2000-05-11 → 2000-05-13
    Wakrah buoy 25-09.21N 051-41.88E unlit
  16. HYDROPAC 684/00 · Other2000-05-05 → 2000-05-10
    Underwater ordnance detonations 071200Z to 071800Z and 100800Z to 101400Z may within five miles of…
  17. HYDROPAC 649/00 · Nav aids2000-04-30 → 2000-04-30
    Bahrain dgps station 26-07N 050-39E off air 300600Z to 301200Z apr
  18. HYDROPAC 645/00 · Nav aids2000-04-29 → 2000-04-29
    Bahrain dgps station 26-07N 050-39E off air 291100Z to 291400Z apr
  19. HYDROPAC 640/00 · Nav aids2000-04-27 → 2000-04-30
    Wakrah buoy 25-09.21N 051-41.88E unlit
  20. HYDROPAC 580/00 · Other2000-04-16 → 2000-04-17
    Underwater ordnance detonations in progress until 170900Z apr in area bound by 26-42N 051-36E, 26-33N…

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