Philippine Sea

IHO sea area 56 · 120° to 146° E, 3° to 35° N

in force
14
last 12 months
4
since 1996
1,714
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 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  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 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.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises91754%
Cable ops1529%
Other1388%
Derelicts1177%
Surveys1116%
Missiles1066%
Volcanic966%
Nav aids282%
Debris262%
Containers131%
Wrecks101%

Archive · 1,700 cancelled

  1. HYDROPAC 2763/23 · Cable ops2023-08-28 → 2023-09-10
    Cable operations 28 aug thru 20 sep by cableship resolute in area bound by 22-46.40N 121-55.90E, 22-55.50N…
  2. HYDROPAC 2717/23 · Surveys2023-08-23 → 2023-08-29
    Underwater operations 24 thru 28 aug by M/V yokosuka with submersible shinkai 6500 in area bound by…
  3. HYDROPAC 2699/23 · Missiles2023-08-21 → 2023-08-30
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 231500Z to 301500Z aug in areas bound by: a. 36-06.94N 123-33.11E,…
  4. HYDROPAC 2564/23 · Cable ops2023-08-08 → 2023-08-28
    Cable operations 09 thru 30 aug by cableship resolute in area bound by 22-46.40N 121-55.90E, 22-55.50N…
  5. HYDROPAC 2371/23 · Exercises2023-07-20 → 2023-07-25
    Hazardous operations 242200Z to 250800Z jul in area bound by 13-45.00N 144-19.98E, 13-45.00N 144-36.00E,…
  6. HYDROPAC 2193/23 · Exercises2023-07-05 → 2023-07-14
    Hazardous operations 2200Z to 0800Z daily 09 thru 13 jul in area bound by 13-45.00N 144-36.00E, 13-45.00N…
  7. HYDROPAC 2136/23 · Exercises2023-06-30 → 2023-07-05
    Hazardous operations 042000Z to 050900Z jul in area bound by 17-00.00N 145-04.98E, 17-00.00N 146-27.65E,…
  8. HYDROPAC 2003/23 · Exercises2023-06-16 → 2023-06-29
    Hazardous operations 2000Z to 1200Z daily 19 thru 29 jun in areas bound by: a. 24-46.67N 141-17.36E,…
  9. HYDROPAC 1999/23 · Exercises2023-06-15 → 2023-06-16
    Hazardous operations 2000Z to 1200Z daily 19 thru 28 jun in areas bound by: a. 24-46.67N 141-17.36E,…
  10. HYDROPAC 1982/23 · Volcanic2023-06-14 → 2026-08-14
    Discolored water reported at 25-27N 141-14E in Philippine Sea on June 14 at 0425Z, cancels previous warning 1568/23.
  11. HYDROPAC 1930/23 · Surveys2023-06-09 → 2023-06-15
    Underwater operations 2200Z to 0800Z daily 12 and 14 jun in area bound by 13-27.75N 144-37.58E, 13-27.22N…
  12. HYDROPAC 1779/23 · Missiles2023-05-28 → 2023-06-10
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 301500Z may to 101500Z jun in areas bounded by: a. 36-06.56N…
  13. HYDROPAC 1775/23 · Other2023-05-28 → 2023-05-31
    Due to passage of typhoon mawar apra harbor 13-27.00N 144-37.00E is reopened
  14. HYDROPAC 1765/23 · Other2023-05-27 → 2023-05-28
    Due to typhoon mawar: 1. the following port(s) are closed: a. apra harbor 13-27.00N 144-37.00E
  15. HYDROPAC 1751/23 · Other2023-05-26 → 2023-05-27
    Due to typhoon mawar: 1. the following port(s) are closed: a. apra harbor 13-27.00N 144-37.00E
  16. HYDROPAC 1731/23 · Missiles2023-05-24 → 2023-05-26
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 250854Z to 251029Z may, alternate 0854Z to 1029Z daily 26 thru 31 may…
  17. HYDROPAC 1699/23 · Other2023-05-22 → 2023-05-26
    Due to typhoon 02W: 1. the following port(s) are closed: a. apra harbor 13-27.00N 144-37.00E
  18. HYDROPAC 1676/23 · Other2023-05-19 → 2023-05-22
    Due to tropical disturbance invest 97W: 1. the following port(s) are closed: none to report
  19. HYDROPAC 1670/23 · Missiles2023-05-19 → 2023-05-24
    Hazardous operations, rocket launching 240854Z to 241029Z may, alternate 0854Z to 1029Z daily 25 thru 31 may…
  20. HYDROPAC 1639/23 · Exercises2023-05-17 → 2023-05-25
    Hazardous operations 2300Z to 1355Z daily 22 thru 24 may in area within three miles of 13-42.00N 144-36.00E

Sea boundaries: Flanders Marine Institute (2018), IHO Sea Areas v3, marineregions.org (CC BY 4.0). Not for navigation — follow official NAVAREA / coastal broadcasts.