Philippine Sea

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

in force
14
last 12 months
5
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 1655/05 · Surveys2005-10-04 → 2005-10-20
    Submarine research operations during daylight hours daily 09 thru 19 oct by M/V natsushima and submersible…
  2. HYDROPAC 1530/05 · Surveys2005-09-20 → 2005-10-05
    Submarine research operations during daylight hours daily 25 sep thru 04 oct by M/V natsushima and…
  3. HYDROPAC 1411/05 · Exercises2005-08-31 → 2005-09-02
    Hazardous operations: 1. 020030Z to 020230Z sep within 30 miles of 24-50N 128-10E
  4. HYDROPAC 1382/05 · Surveys2005-08-26 → 2005-09-24
    Survey operations 31 aug thru 23 sep by M/V kairei towing 5500 meter long cable in areas bound by: a. 30-44N…
  5. HYDROPAC 1355/05 · Derelicts2005-08-22 → 2005-08-24
    4000 ton vessel adrift in 17-33.7N 143-03.7E at 220449Z aug
  6. HYDROPAC 1348/05 · Derelicts2005-08-20 → 2005-08-22
    Derelict 351 foot vessel adrift vicinity 17-13.7N 142-45.2E
  7. HYDROPAC 1346/05 · Other2005-08-20 → 2005-08-22
    M/V cheer arrow on fire in 17-13.7N 142-45.2E
  8. HYDROPAC 1154/05 · Volcanic2005-07-20 → 2005-12-09
    Discolored water with submarine volcanic activity reported in 24-17.3N 141-28.6E at 200410Z jul
  9. HYDROPAC 1151/05 · Nav aids2005-07-19 → 2005-12-09
    Odas buoy established in 07-55.7N 130-03.9E
  10. HYDROPAC 1059/05 · Volcanic2005-07-05 → 2005-07-20
    Discolored water with submarine volcanic activity reported in 24-17.4N 141-29.1E at 050400Z jul
  11. HYDROPAC 1050/05 · Volcanic2005-07-03 → 2005-07-05
    Spouting steam, possible volcanic activity, reported in 24-17.5N 141-28.5E at 022000Z jul
  12. HYDROPAC 1048/05 · Derelicts2005-07-03 → 2005-07-04
    F/V adrift vicinity 27-18N 140-13E at 022054Z jul
  13. HYDROPAC 1047/05 · Volcanic2005-07-02 → 2005-07-03
    Spouting steam, possible volcanic activity, reported in 24-18.4N 141-28.8E at 021025Z jul
  14. HYDROPAC 1000/05 · Cable ops2005-06-24 → 2005-07-13
    Cable operations 28 jun thru 12 jul by cableship pacific link in area bound by 24-09.1N 122-40.3E, 24-02.4N…
  15. HYDROPAC 983/05 · Exercises2005-06-20 → 2005-07-02
    Gunnery and underwater detonations 2000Z to 1200Z commencing daily 22 jun thru 01 jul in areas bound by: a.…
  16. HYDROPAC 900/05 · Exercises2005-06-01 → 2005-06-07
    Gunnery exercises 060001Z to 060800Z jun, alternate 070001Z to 070800Z jun within 10 miles of 20-25N 136-25E
  17. HYDROPAC 883/05 · Nav aids2005-05-29 → 2005-05-30
    Ashizuri zaki light 32-43.2N 133-01.4E unlit
  18. HYDROPAC 868/05 · Derelicts2005-05-25 → 2005-06-01
    Partially submerged barge adrift vicinity 03-42.6N 127-51.6E at 250540Z may
  19. HYDROPAC 847/05 · Debris2005-05-23 → 2005-05-23
    Fishing gear adrift in 15-21.0N 130-40.7E
  20. HYDROPAC 816/05 · Surveys2005-05-18 → 2005-05-30
    Submarine research operations during daylight hours daily 23 thru 29 may by M/V natsushima and submersible…

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