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 2590/11 · Exercises2011-09-15 → 2011-09-16
    Gunnery exercises 160300Z to 160700Z sep: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…
  2. HYDROPAC 2571/11 · Missiles2011-09-13 → 2011-09-15
    Hazardous operations 170405Z to 170632Z sep, alternate 0405Z to 0632Z daily 18 sep thru 31 oct in areas…
  3. HYDROPAC 2521/11 · Derelicts2011-09-06 → 2011-09-09
    Derelict 45 meter M/V partially submerged and adrift vicinity 07-31N 132-43.9E at 062131Z sep
  4. HYDROPAC 2514/11 · Missiles2011-09-06 → 2011-09-07
    Hazardous operations 101930Z to 101950Z sep, alternate 1930Z to 1950Z daily 11 thru 19 sep and 1950Z to…
  5. HYDROPAC 2428/11 · Exercises2011-08-27 → 2011-09-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 aug, 01, 04 thru 08, 12 thru 15, 18 thru 22 and 25 thru…
  6. HYDROPAC 2426/11 · Exercises2011-08-27 → 2011-09-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0900Z commencing daily 31 aug, 01, 04 thru 08, 18 thru 22 and 25 thru 29 sep: a.…
  7. HYDROPAC 2375/11 · Missiles2011-08-23 → 2011-08-25
    Hazardous operations 280405Z to 280632Z aug, alternate 0405Z to 0632Z daily 29 aug thru 26 sep in areas…
  8. HYDROPAC 2306/11 · Derelicts2011-08-17 → 2011-08-20
    Derelict 40 ton F/V yong tai li on fire and adrift in 26-36.1N 134-15.7E at 170113Z aug
  9. HYDROPAC 2294/11 · Derelicts2011-08-16 → 2011-08-17
    Derelict 40 ton F/V yong tai li on fire and adrift in 26-29.0N 134-18.7E at 160110Z aug
  10. HYDROPAC 2197/11 · Exercises2011-08-05 → 2011-08-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0900Z commencing daily 09 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25, and 28 thru 30 aug: a.…
  11. HYDROPAC 2170/11 · Exercises2011-08-03 → 2011-08-09
    Gunnery exercises 0300Z to 0600Z daily 03 thru 05, 08 and 09 aug: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E,…
  12. HYDROPAC 2111/11 · Exercises2011-07-27 → 2011-08-31
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 jul thru 04 aug, 07 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25 and…
  13. HYDROPAC 2047/11 · Derelicts2011-07-16 → 2011-07-17
    Derelict 274 meter M/V adrift vicinity 27-05.6N 138-40.5E at 160830Z jul
  14. HYDROPAC 1991/11 · Derelicts2011-07-11 → 2011-07-14
    Derelict F/V, yellow hull, partially submerged and adrift in 18-26.6N 128-55.2E at 110555Z jul
  15. HYDROPAC 1908/11 · Exercises2011-07-01 → 2011-07-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 03 thru 07, 10 thru 14, 17 thru 21 and 24 thru 28 jul,…
  16. HYDROPAC 1907/11 · Exercises2011-07-01 → 2011-07-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0900Z commencing daily 03 thru 07, 10 thru 14, 17 thru 21 and 24 thru 28 jul: a.…
  17. HYDROPAC 1796/11 · Exercises2011-06-20 → 2011-07-28
    Gunnery exercises 0200Z to 1300Z daily 22, 29 jun and 06 jul, alternate 0200Z to 1300Z daily 13, 20 and 27…
  18. HYDROPAC 1725/11 · Exercises2011-06-13 → 2011-06-27
    Gunnery and bombing exercises 2000Z to 1200Z commencing daily 17 thru 25 jun, alternate 262000Z to 271200Z…
  19. HYDROPAC 1703/11 · Exercises2011-06-10 → 2011-06-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0900Z commencing daily 12 thru 16, 19, 22, 23 and 26 thru 29 jun, 2300Z to 1400Z…
  20. HYDROPAC 1700/11 · Exercises2011-06-10 → 2011-06-13
    Torpedo firing exercises 15 thru 18 jun during daylight hours within 12 miles of 26-09N 128-39E

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