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 3313/12 · Missiles2012-11-24 → 2012-11-26
    Hazardous operations 290400Z to 291005Z nov, alternate 0400Z to 1005Z daily 30 nov thru 05 dec in area bound…
  2. HYDROPAC 3258/12 · Surveys2012-11-17 → 2012-11-23
    Underwater operations 22 nov by M/V kairei with submersible within 1000 meters of 25-46.0N 137-00.5E
  3. HYDROPAC 3249/12 · Exercises2012-11-16 → 2012-11-29
    Gunnery exercises 0600Z to 1000Z daily 21, 27 and 29 nov: a. in area bound by 22-35N 121-20E, 22-08N…
  4. HYDROPAC 3248/12 · Exercises2012-11-16 → 2012-11-29
    Gunnery exercises 0330Z to 0500Z daily 21, 27 and 29 nov: a. in area bound by 22-35N 121-02E, 22-20N…
  5. HYDROPAC 3119/12 · Missiles2012-11-04 → 2012-11-08
    Hazardous operations 090400Z to 091005Z nov, alternate 0400Z to 1005Z daily 10 thru 24 nov in area bound by…
  6. HYDROPAC 3107/12 · Exercises2012-11-02 → 2012-11-08
    Gunnery exercises 0330Z to 0530Z daily 05 and 06 nov, 070300Z to 070600Z nov, alternate 080300Z to 080600Z…
  7. HYDROPAC 3028/12 · Exercises2012-10-27 → 2012-11-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 oct, 01, 04 thru 08, 11 thru 15, 18 thru 22 and 25 thru…
  8. HYDROPAC 2991/12 · Exercises2012-10-24 → 2012-11-16
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 28 oct thru 15 nov and 0530Z to 0930Z daily 29 oct thru 16…
  9. HYDROPAC 2952/12 · Missiles2012-10-21 → 2012-10-31
    Hazardous operations 260330Z to 261010Z oct, alternate 0330Z to 1010Z daily 27 thru 31 oct in area bound by…
  10. HYDROPAC 2882/12 · Exercises2012-10-15 → 2012-11-01
    Gunnery exercises 0600Z to 0730Z daily 16 thru 18, 23 thru 25 and 30 oct thru 01 nov, 2000Z to 2300Z daily…
  11. HYDROPAC 2862/12 · Exercises2012-10-12 → 2012-11-30
    Gunnery exercises in progress until 120930Z oct, 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 12, 14 thru 19, 21 thru 25,…
  12. HYDROPAC 2853/12 · Exercises2012-10-11 → 2012-11-01
    Gunnery exercises 0330Z to 0500Z daily 16, 18, 30 oct and 01 nov: a. in area bound by 22-35N 121-02E, 22-20N…
  13. HYDROPAC 2852/12 · Exercises2012-10-11 → 2012-11-01
    Gunnery exercises 0500Z to 1000Z daily 16, 18, 30 oct and 01 nov: a. in area bound by 22-35N 122-36E, 22-06N…
  14. HYDROPAC 2809/12 · Exercises2012-10-06 → 2012-10-18
    Gunnery exercises 0300Z to 0600Z daily 11 and 17 oct, alternate 0300Z to 0600Z daily 12 and 18 oct: a. in…
  15. HYDROPAC 2808/12 · Exercises2012-10-06 → 2012-10-11
    Gunnery exercises 110600Z to 111000Z oct: a. in area bound by 22-35N 121-20E, 22-08N 121-30E, 22-06N…
  16. HYDROPAC 2774/12 · Exercises2012-10-02 → 2012-10-05
    Gunnery exercises 020300Z to 020600Z and 050001Z to 050600Z oct: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  17. HYDROPAC 2720/12 · Exercises2012-09-26 → 2012-10-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 30 sep thru 04, 07 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25 and 28…
  18. HYDROPAC 2692/12 · Exercises2012-09-21 → 2012-09-27
    Gunnery exercises 1300Z to 1600Z daily 26 and 27 sep in area bound by 24-24N 122-20E, 24-24N 122-38E, 23-52N…
  19. HYDROPAC 2685/12 · Exercises2012-09-21 → 2012-10-05
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 21 sep thru 04 oct, 0530Z to 0930Z daily 21 sep thru 05…
  20. HYDROPAC 2625/12 · Exercises2012-09-14 → 2012-09-19
    Gunnery exercises 190200Z to 190700Z sep: a. in area between 22-20.0N 24-20.0N and 122-00.0E 122-38.0E

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