Philippine Sea

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

in force
14
last 12 months
4
since 1996
1,699
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 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.
  10. 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.
  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 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.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises91754%
Cable ops1529%
Other1378%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1117%
Volcanic966%
Missiles925%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,685 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 890/20 · Exercises2020-03-17 → 2020-03-18
    Hazardous operations 172200Z to 180900Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  2. HYDROPAC 868/20 · Exercises2020-03-16 → 2020-03-17
    Hazardous operations 162200Z to 170830Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  3. HYDROPAC 831/20 · Exercises2020-03-12 → 2020-03-13
    Hazardous operations 122200Z to 130830Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  4. HYDROPAC 813/20 · Exercises2020-03-11 → 2020-03-12
    Hazardous operations 112200Z to 120830Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  5. HYDROPAC 805/20 · Exercises2020-03-10 → 2020-03-19
    Gunnery exercises 15 thru 18 mar in area bound by 05-54.5N 126-01.0E, 06-04.5N 126-01.0E, 06-04.5N…
  6. HYDROPAC 801/20 · Exercises2020-03-10 → 2020-03-11
    Hazardous operations 102200Z to 110830Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  7. HYDROPAC 784/20 · Exercises2020-03-09 → 2020-03-10
    Hazardous operations 092245Z to 100815Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  8. HYDROPAC 729/20 · Exercises2020-03-03 → 2020-03-04
    Hazardous operations 032100Z to 041100Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  9. HYDROPAC 719/20 · Exercises2020-03-02 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 022100Z to 030900Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  10. HYDROPAC 644/20 · Cable ops2020-02-24 → 2020-04-03
    Cable operations 241500Z feb until further notice by M/V aniek towing 7000 meter long cable in area bound by…
  11. HYDROPAC 571/20 · Exercises2020-02-17 → 2020-02-18
    Hazardous operations 172200Z to 180900Z feb in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  12. HYDROPAC 464/20 · Exercises2020-02-10 → 2020-02-22
    Gunnery exercises 15 thru 21 feb in area bound by 05-54.5N 126-01.0E, 06-04.5N 126-01.0E, 06-04.5N…
  13. HYDROPAC 441/20 · Cable ops2020-02-09 → 2020-02-17
    Cable operations 10 thru 16 feb by c/s kddi cable infinity in area bound by 27-43.1N 141-10.5E, 27-44.5N…
  14. HYDROPAC 400/20 · Missiles2020-02-06 → 2020-02-09
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 09 feb: a. 0139Z to 0148Z in area bound by 29-34-00N 133-06-00E,…
  15. HYDROPAC 386/20 · Exercises2020-02-05 → 2020-02-06
    Hazardous operations 060200Z to 061355Z feb in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  16. HYDROPAC 379/20 · Volcanic2020-02-04 → 2020-08-21
    Discolored water in area within five miles of 27-14.6N 140-52.7E at 040542Z feb 20
  17. HYDROPAC 375/20 · Exercises2020-02-04 → 2020-02-05
    Hazardous operations 050830Z to 051355Z feb in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  18. HYDROPAC 288/20 · Missiles2020-01-25 → 2020-01-27
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching: a. 280139Z to 280148Z jan in area bound by 29-34-00N 133-06-00E,…
  19. HYDROPAC 253/20 · Missiles2020-01-23 → 2020-01-25
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching: a. 270105Z to 270309Z jan in area bound by 29-34-00N 133-06-00E,…
  20. HYDROPAC 4232/19 · Cable ops2019-12-23 → 2020-02-06
    Cable operations 232300Z dec until further notice by M/V aniek in area bound by 21-03.3N 127-21.3E, 21-00.0N…

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