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
1,700
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

Exercises91854%
Cable ops1529%
Other1378%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1117%
Volcanic966%
Missiles925%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,686 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 2355/10 · Exercises2010-11-04 → 2010-11-10
    Gunnery exercises 090001Z to 090300Z, 090600Z to 090830Z and 100100Z to 100330Z nov: a. in area bound by…
  2. HYDROPAC 2354/10 · Exercises2010-11-04 → 2010-11-10
    Gunnery exercises 090001Z to 090300Z, 090600Z to 090830Z and 100100Z to 100330Z nov: a. in area bound by…
  3. HYDROPAC 2251/10 · Exercises2010-10-27 → 2010-11-26
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0900Z commencing daily 31 oct thru 25 nov: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N…
  4. HYDROPAC 2252/10 · Exercises2010-10-27 → 2010-11-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 oct thru 04 nov, 07 thru 11, 14 thru 18, 21 thru 25, 28…
  5. HYDROPAC 2025/10 · Surveys2010-10-01 → 2010-10-06
    Underwater operations 04 thru 06 oct by M/V yokosuka with submersible within two miles of: a. 12-56.3N…
  6. HYDROPAC 1971/10 · Exercises2010-09-26 → 2010-10-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 30 sep, 03 thru 07, 10 thru 14, 17 thru 21 and 24 thru 28…
  7. HYDROPAC 1970/10 · Exercises2010-09-26 → 2010-10-29
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 1000Z commencing daily 30 sep, 03 thru 07, 10 thru 14, 17 thru 21 and 24 thru 28…
  8. HYDROPAC 1927/10 · Exercises2010-09-21 → 2010-09-23
    Gunnery exercises 230400Z to 230900Z sep: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…
  9. HYDROPAC 1879/10 · Exercises2010-09-15 → 2010-09-20
    Gunnery exercise 200300Z to 200600Z sep
  10. HYDROPAC 1794/10 · Exercises2010-09-05 → 2010-09-07
    Hazardous operations
  11. HYDROPAC 1765/10 · Exercises2010-09-01 → 2010-09-30
    Gunnery exercises 2300Z to 1000Z commencing daily 05 thru 09, 12 thru 16 and 26 thru 29 sep: a. in area…
  12. HYDROPAC 1743/10 · Missiles2010-08-27 → 2010-09-29
    Hazardous operations 302000Z to 302030Z aug, alternate 2020Z to 2050Z daily 31 aug thru 29 sep within 48.6…
  13. HYDROPAC 1740/10 · Exercises2010-08-27 → 2010-09-30
    Gunnery 1. gunnery exercises 2300Z to 0400Z commencing daily 31 aug thru 02 sep, 05 thru 09, 12 thru 16, 19…
  14. HYDROPAC 1724/10 · Missiles2010-08-25 → 2010-08-27
    Hazardous operations 272000Z to 272030Z aug, alternate 2000Z to 2030Z daily 28 thru 30 aug and 2020Z to…
  15. HYDROPAC 1722/10 · Exercises2010-08-25 → 2010-08-30
    Gunnery exercises 300400Z to 300900Z aug: a. in area bound by 23-43.0N 122-05.0E, 23-43.0N 122-38.0E,…
  16. HYDROPAC 1692/10 · Missiles2010-08-20 → 2010-08-24
    Hazardous operations 242000Z to 242030Z aug, alternate 2000Z to 2030Z daily 25 thru 30 aug and 2020Z to…
  17. HYDROPAC 1667/10 · Surveys2010-08-17 → 2010-09-01
    Underwater operations 22 thru 31 aug by M/V yokosuka with submersible within two miles of: a. 12-56.3N…
  18. HYDROPAC 1650/10 · Exercises2010-08-14 → 2010-08-19
    Gunnery exercises 190600Z to 190800Z aug: a. in area bound by 22-50N 121-46E, 22-44N 122-23E, 22-12N…
  19. HYDROPAC 1643/10 · Exercises2010-08-13 → 2010-08-18
    Gunnery exercises 180200Z to 180330Z aug: a. in area bound by 23-30N 122-02E, 23-26N 122-29E, 22-57N…
  20. HYDROPAC 1642/10 · Exercises2010-08-13 → 2010-08-18
    Gunnery exercises 180200Z to 180330Z aug: a. in area bound by 24-12.0N 122-10.0E, 24-11.0N 122-32.0E,…

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