Philippine Sea

IHO sea area 56 · 120° to 146° E, 3° to 35° N

in force
14
last 12 months
4
since 1996
1,714
categories
11

In force now · 14

  1. HYDROPAC 2325/26 · Exercises2026-08-12
    Hazardous operations occur daily August 18-20, 0100Z to 1300Z, within three miles of two positions near Guam in the Philippine Sea.
  2. NAVAREA XI 355/26 · Nav aids2026-08-05
    The No. 3 light buoy at Futami Ko, Chichi Shima, Nanpo Shoto, is extinguished.
  3. HYDROPAC 1978/26 · Other2026-07-10
    Due to Tropical Storm Bavi, Rota Island port is closed, while Apra Harbor and Tinian ports have reopened.
  4. HYDROPAC 2242/25 · Volcanic2025-09-02
    Volcanic activity is reported at Io-To in vicinity of 24-45.00N 141-17.3E.
  5. HYDROPAC 3535/24 · Nav aids2024-11-14
    Cape Santiago light at 13-46.32N 120-39.18E is unlit in the South China Sea, Philippines.
  6. NAVAREA XI 597/24 · Nav aids2024-11-14
    Cape Santiago Light (F2614) in the North Pacific, Philippines, at 13-46.32N 120-39.18E, is extinguished.
  7. NAVAREA XI 492/24 · Volcanic2024-09-19
    As of September 19, a volcanic warning for Sumisu Shima at 31-26.3N 140-03.0E expects eruption influence around the volcano.
  8. NAVAREA XI 491/24 · Volcanic2024-09-19
    Discoloured water observed near Nanpo Shoto at 31-26.4N 140-03.0E on September 18, 2024 at 0545Z. Vessels advised caution.
  9. NAVAREA XI 207/23 · Volcanic2023-06-14
    Discoloured water and submarine volcanic eruption continue near 24-17.2N 141-28.8E, North Pacific, Nanpo Shoto, at 140350Z June. Caution advised.
  10. NAVAREA XI 206/23 · Volcanic2023-06-14
    On June 14, discoloured water was observed near 25-27.1N 141-14.5E in Nanpo Shoto; vessels advised caution.
  11. NAVAREA XI 326/21 · Volcanic2021-10-13
    Discoloured water observed extending south for 5 miles, 2 miles wide, from 27-16.7N 140-56.6E at 120643Z October.
  12. NAVAREA XI 325/21 · Volcanic2021-10-12
    Discoloured water observed within about 0.7 miles of 27-13.6N 140-55.3E in North Pacific, Nanpo Shoto, at 120643Z Oct.
  13. NAVAREA XI 231/21 · Volcanic2021-07-13
    Discoloured water is sighted near Nanpo Shoto at 24-48.8N 141-19.2E, July 13, 08:00 UTC. Vessels advised caution.
  14. NAVAREA XI 488/20 · Volcanic2020-12-18
    Volcanic warning for Nishino Shima at 27-14.6N 140-52.7E, eruption influence expected within 0.9 mile, canceling warnings 0037 and 0316/20.

Longest in force

  1. NAVAREA XI 488/20 · Volcanic2020-12-18
    Volcanic warning for Nishino Shima at 27-14.6N 140-52.7E, eruption influence expected within 0.9 mile, canceling warnings 0037 and 0316/20.
  2. NAVAREA XI 231/21 · Volcanic2021-07-13
    Discoloured water is sighted near Nanpo Shoto at 24-48.8N 141-19.2E, July 13, 08:00 UTC. Vessels advised caution.
  3. NAVAREA XI 325/21 · Volcanic2021-10-12
    Discoloured water observed within about 0.7 miles of 27-13.6N 140-55.3E in North Pacific, Nanpo Shoto, at 120643Z Oct.
  4. NAVAREA XI 326/21 · Volcanic2021-10-13
    Discoloured water observed extending south for 5 miles, 2 miles wide, from 27-16.7N 140-56.6E at 120643Z October.
  5. NAVAREA XI 207/23 · Volcanic2023-06-14
    Discoloured water and submarine volcanic eruption continue near 24-17.2N 141-28.8E, North Pacific, Nanpo Shoto, at 140350Z June. Caution advised.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises91754%
Cable ops1529%
Other1388%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1116%
Missiles1066%
Volcanic966%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,700 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 1561/24 · Cable ops2024-05-10 → 2026-08-14
    Cable operations by cableship Peter Faber began May 10 in the Philippine Sea near Taiwan until further notice; wide berth requested.
  2. HYDROPAC 1519/24 · Cable ops2024-05-07 → 2026-08-14
    Cable operations are underway near Guam by cable ship Ile de Brehat until further notice, wide berth requested.
  3. HYDROPAC 1518/24 · Nav aids2024-05-07 → 2024-05-07
    North east islet light 13-38.04N 136-57.04E unlit
  4. HYDROPAC 1517/24 · Exercises2024-05-07 → 2024-05-07
    Hazardous operations 2200Z to 0600Z 12 thru 19 may in vicinity 13-24.00N 144-39.15E
  5. HYDROPAC 1481/24 · Surveys2024-05-03 → 2024-05-22
    Underwater operations 04 thru 21 may by submersible shinkai 6500 and M/V yokosuka in area bound by 28-22.00N…
  6. HYDROPAC 1419/24 · Exercises2024-04-30 → 2024-05-08
    Hazardous operations 2200Z to 0600Z daily 05 thru 07 may in area bound by 13-45.00N 144-19.98E, 13-45.00N…
  7. HYDROPAC 1346/24 · Exercises2024-04-24 → 2024-05-01
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 1359Z daily 28 thru 30 apr in area within four miles of 13-23.75N 144-34.20E
  8. HYDROPAC 1328/24 · Exercises2024-04-23 → 2024-04-28
    Hazardous operations 280800Z to 281300Z apr in area within five miles of 15-16.00N 145-08.00E
  9. HYDROPAC 1272/24 · Other2024-04-18 → 2024-04-25
    Underwater ordnance detonation 2300Z to 0600Z daily 23 and 24 apr in 13-16.20N 144-22.80E
  10. HYDROPAC 1261/24 · Cable ops2024-04-17 → 2024-05-02
    Cable operations 18 apr thru 25 may by cableship resolute in area bound by 23-46.42N 122-15.41E, 23-58.04N…
  11. HYDROPAC 1256/24 · Exercises2024-04-17 → 2024-04-23
    Hazardous operations 222100Z to 230600Z apr in area within five miles of 13-29.00N 144-25.00E
  12. HYDROPAC 1237/24 · Exercises2024-04-16 → 2024-04-28
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 1359Z daily 21 thru 27 apr in area within four miles of 13-23.75N 144-34.20E
  13. HYDROPAC 1213/24 · Surveys2024-04-13 → 2024-04-25
    Survey operations 14 thru 24 apr by submersible shinkai 6500 and M/V yokosuka in areas bound by: a.…
  14. HYDROPAC 1195/24 · Exercises2024-04-12 → 2024-04-12
    Hazardous operations 15 thru 30 apr in area bound by 10-13.34N 123-49.94E, 10-12.32N 123-49.90E, 10-12.35N…
  15. HYDROPAC 1148/24 · Exercises2024-04-10 → 2024-04-21
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 1359Z daily 15 thru 20 apr in area within five miles of 13-23.75N 144-34.20E
  16. HYDROPAC 1056/24 · Other2024-04-03 → 2024-04-03
    Earthquake with magnitude of 7.5 has occurred in vicinity 23-48.00N 121-42.00E at 022358Z apr
  17. HYDROPAC 1055/24 · Exercises2024-04-03 → 2024-04-07
    Gunnery exercises 03 to 06 apr in area bound by 13-26.98N 122-14.07E, 13-28.28N 122-20.58E, 13-22.42N…
  18. HYDROPAC 1042/24 · Debris2024-04-01 → 2024-04-04
    Ten meter metal object adrift in vicinity 29-02.80N 134-58.60E at 310050Z mar
  19. HYDROPAC 1038/24 · Debris2024-03-31 → 2024-04-01
    Possible ten meter buoy adrift in vicinity 29-02.80N 134-58.60E at 310050Z mar
  20. HYDROPAC 998/24 · Exercises2024-03-27 → 2024-04-04
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 1300Z daily 01 thru 04 apr in vicinity 13-24.00N 144-39.15E

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