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 2383/22 · Surveys2022-08-30 → 2022-09-28
    Survey operations 31 aug thru 30 sep by M/V mass X-16 in area bound by 26-03.72N 051-59.59E, 26-04.57N…
  2. HYDROPAC 2370/22 · Surveys2022-08-28 → 2022-09-04
    Survey operations in progress until 03 sep in areas bound by: a. 24-51.11N 053-50.06E, 24-51.11N 053-44.03E,…
  3. HYDROPAC 2330/22 · Surveys2022-08-24 → 2022-09-02
    Underwater operations in progress until 01 sep by vessel toalar 1003 in 28-51.73N 048-21.53E
  4. HYDROPAC 2317/22 · Surveys2022-08-23 → 2023-03-23
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice by M/V bhd jerommeke along tracklines joining: a.…
  5. HYDROPAC 2315/22 · Other2022-08-23 → 2022-09-29
    Wellheads established in: a. 24-59.10N 053-15.05E
  6. HYDROPAC 2293/22 · Surveys2022-08-21 → 2022-08-28
    Survey operations in progress until 27 aug in areas bound by: a. 24-51.08N 053-51.58E, 24-51.10N 053-45.43E,…
  7. HYDROPAC 2281/22 · Surveys2022-08-19 → 2022-10-31
    Survey operations 20 aug until further notice by M/V fugro gulf giant in vinicity of 25-07.42N 052-52.53E
  8. HYDROPAC 2277/22 · Surveys2022-08-19 → 2026-08-14
    Underwater operations are underway at 25-36.90N 054-25.50E in the Persian Gulf, United Arab Emirates, until further notice, and a one-mile berth is requested.
  9. HYDROPAC 2242/22 · Surveys2022-08-15 → 2022-08-21
    Survey operations in progress until 20 aug in areas bound by: a. 24-51.15N 053-48.24E, 24-51.15N 053-53.51E,…
  10. HYDROPAC 2235/22 · Surveys2022-08-14 → 2022-08-25
    Underwater operations in progress until 24 aug by vessel toalar 1003 in 28-51.73N 048-21.53E
  11. HYDROPAC 2226/22 · Cable ops2022-08-13 → 2022-10-31
    Cable operations in progress until further notice by M/V atlantis along trackline joining 25-46.59N…
  12. HYDROPAC 2188/22 · Surveys2022-08-10 → 2022-08-19
    Underwater operations in progress until further notice in 25-36.90N 054-25.50E
  13. HYDROPAC 2159/22 · Surveys2022-08-07 → 2022-08-14
    Survey operations in progress until 13 aug in areas bound by: a. 24-56.20N 053-50.87E, 24-56.16N 053-53.86E,…
  14. HYDROPAC 2136/22 · Other2022-08-04 → 2023-05-18
    Sea farm established in area bound by 28-32.56N 050-54.67E, 28-32.56N 050-54.83E, 28-32.34N 050-54.83E,…
  15. HYDROPAC 2134/22 · Surveys2022-08-04 → 2022-08-13
    Underwater operations in progress until 12 aug by vessel toalar 1003 in 28-51.73N 048-21.53E
  16. HYDROPAC 2094/22 · Surveys2022-08-01 → 2022-08-08
    Survey operations in progress until 07 aug in areas bound by: a. 24-56.15N 053-52.79E, 24-56.24N 053-48.04E,…
  17. HYDROPAC 2084/22 · Nav aids2022-07-31 → 2022-08-03
    Ajman fairway buoy 25-27.44N 055-26.56E unlit
  18. HYDROPAC 2029/22 · Surveys2022-07-25 → 2022-11-21
    Survey operations in progress until further notice by M/V standford challenger along trackline joining…
  19. HYDROPAC 2027/22 · Surveys2022-07-25 → 2022-08-01
    Survey operations in progress until 31 jul in areas bound by: a. 24-56.28N 053-45.99E, 24-56.15N 053-52.69E,…
  20. HYDROPAC 2022/22 · Exercises2022-07-24 → 2022-07-26
    Hazardous operations 0400Z to 1500Z daily 25 and 26 jul in area bound by 28-55.00N 048-37.60E, 28-49.10N…

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