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 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.
  8. 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.
  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 4431/18 · Cable ops2018-12-13 → 2018-12-22
    Cable operations 13 thru 24 dec, alternate 25 thru 29 dec by cableship kddi ocean link in area bound by…
  2. HYDROPAC 4426/18 · Cable ops2018-12-12 → 2018-12-13
    Cable operations 13 thru 24 dec, alternate 25 thru 29 dec by cableship kddi ocean link in area bound by…
  3. HYDROPAC 4409/18 · Exercises2018-12-11 → 2018-12-13
    Hazardous operations 0001Z to 0500Z daily 12 and 13 dec in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  4. HYDROPAC 4381/18 · Derelicts2018-12-08 → 2018-12-11
    Derelict F/V, partially submerged and adrift in vicinity 23-25N 141-21E at 080355Z dec
  5. HYDROPAC 4367/18 · Surveys2018-12-07 → 2019-01-03
    Underwater operations in progress until 14 feb 19 by unmanned seven meter vessel in vicinity of trackline…
  6. HYDROPAC 4346/18 · Exercises2018-12-06 → 2018-12-07
    Hazardous operations 071827Z to 071840Z dec in area bound by 22-20-00N 126-42-46E, 22-35-20N 126-48-37E,…
  7. HYDROPAC 4304/18 · Exercises2018-12-03 → 2018-12-03
    Hazardous operations 032300Z to 040500Z dec in area within three miles of 13-42N 144-36E
  8. HYDROPAC 4269/18 · Exercises2018-11-30 → 2018-12-14
    Hazardous operations 291400Z nov to 141359Z dec in 13-30N 144-30E
  9. HYDROPAC 4241/18 · Exercises2018-11-28 → 2018-11-29
    Hazardous operations 282200Z to 290700Z nov in area within three miles of 13-21N 144-20E
  10. HYDROPAC 4166/18 · Other2018-11-19 → 2018-12-07
    Diver missing in vicinity 07-52N 134-40E at 190610Z nov
  11. HYDROPAC 4133/18 · Exercises2018-11-16 → 2018-11-24
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 0600Z commencing daily 18 thru 23 nov in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N…
  12. HYDROPAC 3980/18 · Exercises2018-11-03 → 2018-11-08
    Gunnery exercises 080001Z to 080700Z nov within 20 miles of 10-25.0N 126-45.5E
  13. HYDROPAC 3979/18 · Exercises2018-11-03 → 2018-11-08
    Gunnery exercises 081000Z to 081230Z nov in area within 20 miles of 09-40.5N 126-55.0E
  14. HYDROPAC 3969/18 · Exercises2018-11-02 → 2018-11-07
    Gunnery exercises 070400Z to 070800Z nov in area within 20 miles of 14-15N 126-10E
  15. HYDROPAC 3899/18 · Other2018-10-27 → 2018-10-30
    Due to typhoon yutu: 1. the following port(s) are closed: none to report
  16. HYDROPAC 3896/18 · Exercises2018-10-27 → 2018-11-30
    Gunnery exercises: a. 2300Z to 0500Z commencing daily 31 oct, 01, 04 thru 08, 11 thru 15, 18 thru 22 and 25…
  17. HYDROPAC 3882/18 · Surveys2018-10-26 → 2018-12-07
    Underwater operations in progress until 30 jan 19 by unmanned seven meter vessel in vicinity of trackline…
  18. HYDROPAC 3880/18 · Other2018-10-26 → 2018-10-27
    Due to typhoon yutu: 1. the following port(s) are closed: a. saipan 15-11N 145-45E
  19. HYDROPAC 3870/18 · Other2018-10-25 → 2018-10-26
    Due to typhoon yutu: 1. the following port(s) are closed: a. rota island 14-09N 145-12E
  20. HYDROPAC 3862/18 · Missiles2018-10-24 → 2018-10-29
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching: a. 290413Z to 290429Z oct in area bound by 29-30-00N 132-48-14E,…

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