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
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 1745/12 · Exercises2012-06-20 → 2012-06-25
    Gunnery exercises 250400Z to 250900Z jun: a. in area bound by 23-43N 122-05E, 23-43N 122-38E, 23-20N…
  2. HYDROPAC 1727/12 · Cable ops2012-06-19 → 2012-06-24
    Cable repair operations in progress until 24 aug by cableship cable retriever in area bound by 23-08.8N…
  3. HYDROPAC 1704/12 · Exercises2012-06-17 → 2012-06-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 17 thru 21, 24 thru 28 and 0600Z to 0900Z daily 18 thru 22…
  4. HYDROPAC 1692/12 · Exercises2012-06-16 → 2012-06-27
    Gunnery excercises 180230Z to 180300Z and 0100Z to 0130Z and 0230Z to 0300Z daily 20, 22, 25 and 27 jun: a.…
  5. HYDROPAC 1691/12 · Exercises2012-06-16 → 2012-06-27
    Gunnery exercises 1800Z to 0300Z commencing daily 17, 19, 21, 24 and 26 jun: a. in area bound by 22-48N…
  6. HYDROPAC 1637/12 · Exercises2012-06-11 → 2012-06-25
    Ordnance
  7. HYDROPAC 1581/12 · Exercises2012-06-06 → 2012-06-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0430Z commencing daily 10 thru 21, 24 thru 28, 0530Z to 0930Z daily 11 thru 22…
  8. HYDROPAC 1563/12 · Exercises2012-06-05 → 2012-06-16
    Gunnery exercises 0100Z to 0300Z daily 07, 12, 15, 20 and 070600Z to 070800Z jun: a. in area bound by 22-48N…
  9. HYDROPAC 1519/12 · Exercises2012-05-31 → 2012-06-20
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 1400Z commencing daily 04 and 05 jun, alternate 18 and 19 jun: a. in area bound…
  10. HYDROPAC 1494/12 · Exercises2012-05-29 → 2012-06-16
    Gunnery excercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 may, 03 thru 07, 10 thru 14, 17 thru 21 and 24 thru 28…
  11. HYDROPAC 1445/12 · Exercises2012-05-23 → 2012-05-24
    Gunnery exercises 240300Z to 240600Z may: a. in area bound by 23-43N 122-05E, 23-43N 122-38E, 23-20N…
  12. HYDROPAC 1414/12 · Derelicts2012-05-19 → 2012-05-20
    57 meter M/V kaihoumaru disabled and adrift in 19-50N 135-22E at 191500Z may
  13. HYDROPAC 1408/12 · Derelicts2012-05-18 → 2012-05-19
    57 meter M/V kaihoumaru disabled and adrift in 19-50N 135-38E at 181727Z may
  14. HYDROPAC 1397/12 · Exercises2012-05-18 → 2012-05-22
    Gunnery exercises 220300Z to 220600Z may: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…
  15. HYDROPAC 1357/12 · Wrecks2012-05-14 → 2013-03-23
    Philippine Sea
  16. HYDROPAC 1343/12 · Missiles2012-05-13 → 2012-05-17
    Hazardous operations 171644Z to 171715Z may, alternate 1639Z to 1717Z daily 18 may thru 29 jun in areas…
  17. HYDROPAC 1267/12 · Exercises2012-05-05 → 2012-05-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 06 thru 10, 13 thru 17, 20 thru 24 and 27 thru 30 may,…
  18. HYDROPAC 1222/12 · Volcanic2012-04-29 → 2018-09-07
    Nampo Shoto
  19. HYDROPAC 1198/12 · Exercises2012-04-26 → 2012-04-27
    Gunnery exercises 270300Z to 270600Z apr: a. in area bound by 23-43N 122-05E, 23-43N 122-38E, 23-20N…
  20. HYDROPAC 1145/12 · Other2012-04-21 → 2012-04-21
    Vessel on fire in 16-16.7N 133-32.0E at 210613Z apr

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