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 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%
Other1388%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1116%
Missiles1066%
Volcanic966%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,700 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 3856/23 · Exercises2023-12-08 → 2023-12-13
    Gunnery exercises 10 thru 12 dec in area bound by 12-52.56N 122-54.85E, 12-57.25N 122-48.15E, 12-51.58N…
  2. HYDROPAC 3806/23 · Other2023-12-02 → 2023-12-02
    Earthquake with magnitude of 7.6 occurred in 08-36.00N 126-24.00E at 021437Z dec
  3. HYDROPAC 3805/23 · Other2023-12-02 → 2023-12-02
    Earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 7.7 occurred in 08-36.00N 126-24.00E at 021437Z dec
  4. HYDROPAC 3787/23 · Missiles2023-11-30 → 2023-12-31
    Hazardous operations, space debris 020700Z to 020830Z dec, alternate 0700Z to 0830Z daily 03 and 31 dec in…
  5. HYDROPAC 3783/23 · Missiles2023-11-29 → 2023-12-06
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 040430Z to 040800Z dec, alternate 0430Z to 0800Z daily 05 and 06 dec…
  6. HYDROPAC 3776/23 · Exercises2023-11-29 → 2023-12-07
    Hazardous operations 0030Z to 0430Z daily 04, 06 and 07 dec in area within five miles of 13-29.00N 144-25.00E
  7. HYDROPAC 3749/23 · Missiles2023-11-27 → 2023-11-30
    Hazardous operations, space debris 010700Z to 010830Z dec, alternate 0700Z to 0830Z daily 02 thru 31 dec in…
  8. HYDROPAC 3737/23 · Exercises2023-11-25 → 2023-12-02
    Hazardous operations 0001Z to 0800Z daily 30 nov thru 2 dec in area within four miles of 13-30.00N 144-35.00E
  9. HYDROPAC 3721/23 · Missiles2023-11-24 → 2023-11-29
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 290500Z to 290800Z nov, alternate 0500Z to 0800Z daily 30 nov thru 06…
  10. HYDROPAC 3714/23 · Exercises2023-11-24 → 2023-11-29
    Hazardous operations 290001Z to 290400Z nov in area bound by 13-45.00N 144-19.98E, 13-45.00N 144-36.00E,…
  11. HYDROPAC 3701/23 · Exercises2023-11-23 → 2023-12-01
    Gunnery exercises 25 thru 30 nov in area bound by 06-49.43N 125-46.00E, 06-49.34N 125-53.03E, 06-42.39N…
  12. HYDROPAC 3700/23 · Exercises2023-11-23 → 2023-11-27
    Gunnery exercises 24 thru 26 nov in areas bound by: a. 09-15.99N 125-12.83E, 09-16.09N 125-19.97E, 09-09.00N…
  13. HYDROPAC 3667/23 · Missiles2023-11-20 → 2023-11-30
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 211500Z to 301500Z nov in areas bound by: a. 36-02.44N 123-59.18E,…
  14. HYDROPAC 3638/23 · Exercises2023-11-19 → 2023-11-25
    Gunnery exercises 22 thru 24 nov in area bound by 06-49.43N 125-46.00E, 06-49.34N 125-53.03E 06-42.39N…
  15. HYDROPAC 3634/23 · Cable ops2023-11-18 → 2023-12-11
    Cable operations 23 nov until further notice by cableship rene descartes in area bound by 21-33.75N…
  16. HYDROPAC 3605/23 · Exercises2023-11-15 → 2023-11-25
    Gunnery exercises 20 thru 24 nov in area bound by 09-16.09N 125-19.97E, 09-15.99N 125-12.83E, 09-08.93N…
  17. HYDROPAC 3542/23 · Volcanic2023-11-10 → 2026-08-14
    Volcanic activity is reported in the Philippine Sea within 400 meters of 24-45.44N 141-19.60E at 04:28 UTC on November 10.
  18. HYDROPAC 3450/23 · Exercises2023-11-01 → 2023-11-13
    Gunnery exercises 06 thru 12 nov in area bound by 09-22.93N 125-09.72E, 09-27.31N 125-08.69E, 09-28.19N…
  19. HYDROPAC 3436/23 · Missiles2023-10-31 → 2023-11-06
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 1400Z to 2000Z daily 03 thru 06 nov in areas bound by: a. 19-38.00N…
  20. HYDROPAC 3427/23 · Missiles2023-10-30 → 2023-11-03
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 031300Z to 031900Z nov in areas bound by: a. 19-42.00N 118-33.00E,…

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