Philippine Sea

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

in force
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last 12 months
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since 1996
1,699
categories
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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 3281/13 · Exercises2013-10-23 → 2013-10-31
    Gunnery exercises 231600Z to 311600Z oct in areas bound by: a. 22-24N 128-08E, 20-49N 129-26E, 18-47N…
  2. HYDROPAC 3177/13 · Other2013-10-16 → 2013-10-19
    Port of apra harbor (13-27-12N 144-39-13E) closed to vessel arrivals until further notice due to weather…
  3. HYDROPAC 3089/13 · Exercises2013-10-09 → 2013-10-14
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0900Z daily 10 and 14 oct: a. in area bound by 23-43N 122-05E, 23-43N 122-38E,…
  4. HYDROPAC 3077/13 · Exercises2013-10-08 → 2013-10-25
    Gunnery exercises 0330Z to 0530Z daily 08, 09, 15 and 25 oct: a. in area bound by 22-32.0N 121-02.5E,…
  5. HYDROPAC 3076/13 · Exercises2013-10-08 → 2013-10-25
    Gunnery exercises 0600Z to 1000Z daily 08, 09, 15 and 25 oct: a. in area bound by 22-35.0N 121-20.0E,…
  6. HYDROPAC 3053/13 · Exercises2013-10-04 → 2013-10-09
    Gunnery exercises 090100Z to 090400Z oct: a. in area bound by 24-51-00N 122-21-00E, 24-50-00N 122-55-00E,…
  7. HYDROPAC 3051/13 · Exercises2013-10-04 → 2013-10-18
    Gunnery exercises 0300Z to 0500Z daily 07 and 08 oct, 0300Z to 0600Z daily 15 and 16 oct and 0300Z to 0900Z…
  8. HYDROPAC 3026/13 · Exercises2013-10-02 → 2013-11-15
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 06 thru 10, 13 thru 17, 20 thru 24, 27 thru 30, 31 oct, 03…
  9. HYDROPAC 2964/13 · Exercises2013-09-27 → 2013-10-26
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0600Z daily 02, 09, 16 and 26 oct: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  10. HYDROPAC 2961/13 · Exercises2013-09-27 → 2013-10-25
    Gunnery exercises 0600Z to 1000Z daily 01, 08, 15 and 25 oct: a. in area bound by 22-32.0N 121-11.5E,…
  11. HYDROPAC 2947/13 · Exercises2013-09-26 → 2013-10-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 30 sep thru 03 oct, 06 thru 08, 10, 13 thru 17, 20 thru…
  12. HYDROPAC 2946/13 · Exercises2013-09-26 → 2013-10-25
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 1000Z daily 01, 08, 15 and 25 oct: a. in area bound by 22-36.0N 121-02.3E,…
  13. HYDROPAC 2882/13 · Exercises2013-09-21 → 2013-09-27
    Gunnery exercises 1300Z to 1600Z daily 26 and 27 sep in area bound by 24-42N 122-20E, 24-42N 122-38E, 23-52N…
  14. HYDROPAC 2881/13 · Exercises2013-09-21 → 2013-09-27
    Gunnery exercises 0100Z to 0400Z daily 26 and 27 sep: a. in area bound by 24-51-00N 122-21-00E, 24-50-00N…
  15. HYDROPAC 2848/13 · Exercises2013-09-18 → 2013-09-24
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0400Z daily 23 and 24 sep: a. in area bound by 24-51-00N 122-25-00E, 24-50-00N…
  16. HYDROPAC 2842/13 · Other2013-09-18 → 2013-11-02
    Salvage and oil spill response operations in progress until further notice vicinity 14-57.49N 145-37.29E
  17. HYDROPAC 2676/13 · Exercises2013-09-05 → 2013-09-17
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 1400Z daily 10, 11, 16 and 17 sep: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  18. HYDROPAC 2585/13 · Exercises2013-08-28 → 2013-09-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 01 thru 05, 08 thru 12, 15 thru 17, 19, 22 thru 26 and 29…
  19. HYDROPAC 2582/13 · Surveys2013-08-28 → 2013-09-05
    Underwater operations 02 thru 04 sep by M/V kairei with submersible in area bound by 29-08.0N 140-42.0E,…
  20. HYDROPAC 2561/13 · Exercises2013-08-27 → 2013-08-30
    Gunnery exercises 292100Z to 300600Z aug: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…

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