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 2429/13 · Exercises2013-08-14 → 2013-08-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 18 thru 22, 25 thru 29 aug and 0530Z to 0930Z daily 19…
  2. HYDROPAC 2226/13 · Exercises2013-07-27 → 2013-08-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 jul, 01, 04 thru 08, 11 thru 15, 18 thru 22 and 25 thru…
  3. HYDROPAC 2085/13 · Missiles2013-07-15 → 2013-07-20
    Hazardous operations 201407Z to 201610Z jul, alternate 1407Z to 1610Z daily 21 thru 27 jul within: a. 32…
  4. HYDROPAC 1980/13 · Exercises2013-07-07 → 2013-07-28
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0400Z daily 12, 13, 27 and 28 jul: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  5. HYDROPAC 1864/13 · Exercises2013-06-26 → 2013-07-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 30 jun thru 04 jul, 07 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25 and…
  6. HYDROPAC 1853/13 · Exercises2013-06-26 → 2013-06-27
    Hazardous operations
  7. HYDROPAC 1729/13 · Exercises2013-06-15 → 2013-06-29
    Ordnance
  8. HYDROPAC 1662/13 · Surveys2013-06-09 → 2013-06-09
    Underwater operations 14 thru 21 jun by M/V natsushima with submersible in area bound by 19-00N 145-55E,…
  9. HYDROPAC 1634/13 · Exercises2013-06-06 → 2013-06-18
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 1400Z daily 10, 11, 17 and 18 jun: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  10. HYDROPAC 1598/13 · Exercises2013-06-03 → 2013-06-09
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0400Z daily 05, 06, 08 and 09 jun: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  11. HYDROPAC 1561/13 · Surveys2013-05-30 → 2013-06-10
    Underwater operations 04 thru 09 jun by M/V natsushima with submersible in area bound by 17-00N 140-00E,…
  12. HYDROPAC 1470/13 · Exercises2013-05-22 → 2013-05-30
    Gunnery exercises 0400Z to 1000Z daily 23, 28 and 30 may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N…
  13. HYDROPAC 1376/13 · Exercises2013-05-14 → 2013-05-16
    Gunnery exercises 0300Z to 0900Z daily 14 and 16 may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N…
  14. HYDROPAC 1318/13 · Exercises2013-05-08 → 2013-05-14
    Gunnery exercises 0500Z to 0800Z daily 13 and 14 may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N…
  15. HYDROPAC 1181/13 · Exercises2013-04-26 → 2013-05-10
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 0900Z daily 01 and 03 thru 10 may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  16. HYDROPAC 1151/13 · Exercises2013-04-24 → 2013-05-02
    Gunnery exercises 0100Z to 0300Z, 0600Z to 0730Z and 1000Z to 1200Z daily 29 and 30 apr and 020500Z to…
  17. HYDROPAC 1079/13 · Exercises2013-04-18 → 2013-05-22
    Gunnery exercises 0001Z to 1400Z daily 23, 24, 30 apr, 01, 07, 08, 21 and 22 may: a. in area bound by…
  18. HYDROPAC 1070/13 · Exercises2013-04-17 → 2013-04-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 21 thru 25, 28 and 29 and 0600Z to 0900Z daily 22 thru 26,…
  19. HYDROPAC 1010/13 · Exercises2013-04-12 → 2013-04-17
    Gunnery exercises 170600Z to 170900Z apr: a. in area between 22-10-00N 22-40-00N and 121-39-00E 122-05-40E
  20. HYDROPAC 1007/13 · Exercises2013-04-11 → 2013-04-16
    Gunnery exercises 160001Z to 160200Z apr: a. in area between 23-58.2N 24-28.1N and 122-01.0E 122-33.0E

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