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 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%
Other1378%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1117%
Volcanic966%
Missiles925%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,685 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 1682/17 · Surveys2017-05-12 → 2017-05-26
    Underwater operations 17 thru 25 may by M/V yokosuka with submersible in area bound by 17-30N 140-00E,…
  2. HYDROPAC 1525/17 · Derelicts2017-04-30 → 2017-05-01
    Derelict 15 meter F/V adrift in vicinity 29-47.5N 140-20.7E at 300856Z apr
  3. HYDROPAC 1391/17 · Volcanic2017-04-20 → 2018-06-20
    Volcanic activity reported in area within 0.9 mile of 27-14.6N 140-52.7E at 200730Z apr
  4. HYDROPAC 1389/17 · Volcanic2017-04-20 → 2017-04-20
    Volcanic activity reported in 27-14.6N 140-52.7E at 200525Z apr
  5. HYDROPAC 1354/17 · Derelicts2017-04-18 → 2017-04-22
    31 meter F/V otori maru nr 28 disabled and adrift due to engine failure in 23-34.8N 139-52.1E at 172324Z apr
  6. HYDROPAC 1220/17 · Surveys2017-04-05 → 2017-04-20
    Underwater operations in progress until 19 apr by M/V yokosuka with submersible: a. in area bound by 34-00N…
  7. HYDROPAC 1207/17 · Exercises2017-04-04 → 2017-04-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0500Z commencing daily 04 thru 06, 09 thru 13, 16 thru 20 and 23 thru 28 apr,…
  8. HYDROPAC 1144/17 · Exercises2017-03-31 → 2017-04-04
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0500Z commencing daily 04 thru 06, 09 thru 13, 16 thru 20 and 23 thru 28 apr,…
  9. HYDROPAC 1139/17 · Exercises2017-03-31 → 2017-04-28
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 04 thru 06, 09, 10, 13, 16, 17, 20 and 23 thru 27 apr,…
  10. HYDROPAC 1026/17 · Derelicts2017-03-24 → 2017-03-27
    Derelict 12 meter vessel, white hull, adrift in vicinity 29-09.9N 140-23.5E at 240708Z mar
  11. HYDROPAC 1024/17 · Volcanic2017-03-24 → 2018-09-07
    Discolored water in vicinity 31-54.5N 140-01.6E at 240250Z mar
  12. HYDROPAC 1017/17 · Exercises2017-03-23 → 2017-03-24
    Hazardous operations 240001Z to 240530Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  13. HYDROPAC 959/17 · Exercises2017-03-20 → 2017-03-21
    Hazardous operations 210200Z to 210600Z mar in area within 12 miles of 16-01.06N 146-03.35E
  14. HYDROPAC 902/17 · Exercises2017-03-16 → 2017-03-21
    Gunnery exercises 210900Z to 211400Z mar in areas: a. bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…
  15. HYDROPAC 876/17 · Missiles2017-03-14 → 2017-03-17
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching: a. 170120Z to 170200Z mar in area bound by 26-34-47N 135-15-46E,…
  16. HYDROPAC 862/17 · Exercises2017-03-13 → 2017-03-23
    Gunnery exercises 0430Z to 0600Z daily 15 thru 17 and 21 thru 23 mar in areas: a. bound by 22-32N 121-02E,…
  17. HYDROPAC 843/17 · Missiles2017-03-11 → 2017-03-14
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching: a. 160100Z to 160326Z mar in area bound by 26-34-47N 135-15-46E,…
  18. HYDROPAC 835/17 · Cable ops2017-03-10 → 2017-04-17
    Cable operations 15 mar thru 16 apr by cableship bold maverick in vicinity of trackline joining 07-02.6N…
  19. HYDROPAC 666/17 · Exercises2017-02-24 → 2017-03-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 28 feb thru 02 mar, 05 thru 09, 12 thru 16, 19 thru 23 and…
  20. HYDROPAC 665/17 · Exercises2017-02-24 → 2017-03-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 28 feb thru 02 mar, 05 thru 09, 12 thru 16, 19 thru 23 and…

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