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 1737/14 · Exercises2014-06-16 → 2014-06-25
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 1400Z commencing daily 16, 17, 23 and 24 jun: a. in area bound by 23-43N 122-05E,…
  2. HYDROPAC 1723/14 · Exercises2014-06-15 → 2014-06-30
    Gunnery exercises 0100Z to 0130Z daily 20, 23, 27 and 30 jun: a. in area bound by 22-20.5N 120-53.0E,…
  3. HYDROPAC 1722/14 · Other2014-06-15 → 2014-06-29
    Underwater ordnance detonations 2000Z to 1200Z commencing daily 19 thru 25 jun, alternate 26 thru 28 jun in…
  4. HYDROPAC 1676/14 · Volcanic2014-06-11 → 2014-07-31
    Cancel HYDROPAC 1586/14
  5. HYDROPAC 1641/14 · Exercises2014-06-08 → 2014-06-13
    Gunnery exercises 130400Z to 130500Z jun: a. in area bound by 22-20.5N 120-53.0E, 22-30.0N 120-57.4E,…
  6. HYDROPAC 1590/14 · Other2014-06-03 → 2014-06-14
    M/V johann oldendorf reports crewman requiring medical assistance in 17-28N 125-55E
  7. HYDROPAC 1586/14 · Volcanic2014-06-03 → 2014-06-11
    Cancel HYDROPAC 1072/14
  8. HYDROPAC 1535/14 · Exercises2014-05-29 → 2014-06-13
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 02 thru 05 and 08 thru 12 jun, 0530Z to 0930Z daily 03…
  9. HYDROPAC 1524/14 · Exercises2014-05-28 → 2014-06-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0500Z commencing daily 02 thru 05, 08 thru 12, 15 thru 19, 22 thru 26 and 29 jun,…
  10. HYDROPAC 1437/14 · Missiles2014-05-19 → 2014-05-24
    Hazardous operations 240310Z to 240352Z may, alternate 0310Z to 0352Z daily 25 may thru 30 jun in areas…
  11. HYDROPAC 1338/14 · Exercises2014-05-09 → 2014-05-21
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 1400Z commencing daily 12, 13, 19 and 20 may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N…
  12. HYDROPAC 1304/14 · Volcanic2014-05-05 → 2014-05-06
    Mariana Islands
  13. HYDROPAC 1228/14 · Derelicts2014-04-29 → 2014-05-02
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift in 26-57N 133-46E at 290446Z apr
  14. HYDROPAC 1206/14 · Derelicts2014-04-27 → 2014-04-29
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift in 26-27.8N 134-48.2E at 270158Z apr
  15. HYDROPAC 1201/14 · Derelicts2014-04-26 → 2014-04-27
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift in 26-48.8N 135-22.8E at 260758Z apr
  16. HYDROPAC 1194/14 · Derelicts2014-04-26 → 2014-04-26
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift in 26-53.9N 135-52.6E at 251958Z apr
  17. HYDROPAC 1188/14 · Exercises2014-04-26 → 2014-05-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0930Z commencing daily 30 apr thru 02 may, 04 thru 08, 11 thru 15, 18 thru 22 and…
  18. HYDROPAC 1181/14 · Derelicts2014-04-25 → 2014-04-26
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift vicinity 27-02.6N 136-31.7E at 250158Z apr
  19. HYDROPAC 1155/14 · Derelicts2014-04-22 → 2014-04-25
    Derelict 229 meter M/V asian empire adrift vicinity 27-33.2N 137-01.5E at 212200Z apr
  20. HYDROPAC 1147/14 · Derelicts2014-04-21 → 2014-04-22
    Derelict 229 meter vessel adrift vicinity 27-13.0N 137-12.5E at 210700z apr

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