Philippine Sea

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

in force
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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 1245/01 · Surveys2001-08-03 → 2001-08-29
    Survey operations in progress until 28 aug by M/V veritas searcher towing four mile long cable vicinity of…
  2. HYDROPAC 1176/01 · Surveys2001-07-25 → 2001-08-03
    Survey operations 26 jul thru 05 sep by M/V veritas searcher towing 7050 meter long cable: a. in area bound…
  3. HYDROPAC 1032/01 · Other2001-07-03 → 2001-07-06
    Underwater ordnance detonations 041000Z to 061430Z jul in area bound by 21-08N 124-58E, 20-49N 124-51E,…
  4. HYDROPAC 1007/01 · Other2001-06-29 → 2001-07-07
    Underwater ordnance detonations/bombing exercises 2000Z to 1200Z jun commencing daily 30 thru 05 jul,…
  5. HYDROPAC 905/01 · Nav aids2001-06-14 → 2002-05-03
    Malabrigo point light 13-36.0N 121-15.7E unlit
  6. HYDROPAC 857/01 · Nav aids2001-06-05 → 2001-06-13
    Buoy, yellow, fl w, ra ref, established in 22-47.0N 123-15.8E until 12 jun
  7. HYDROPAC 779/01 · Volcanic2001-05-21 → 2001-05-22
    Discolored water within 11 miles of 32-27N 139-46E at 210415Z may
  8. HYDROPAC 768/01 · Volcanic2001-05-20 → 2001-05-21
    Discolored water vicinity 32-19.9N 139-41.9E at 200415Z may
  9. HYDROPAC 728/01 · Surveys2001-05-13 → 2001-05-28
    Underwater research operations during daylight hours 19 thru 27 may by M/V shinkai 6500 and M/V yokosuka in…
  10. HYDROPAC 683/01 · Cable ops2001-05-05 → 2001-08-15
    Submarine cable laying operations in progress until further notice by cableship bold endurance along…
  11. HYDROPAC 670/01 · Other2001-05-02 → 2001-05-03
    Hydrographic operations 030001Z to 030900Z may in area bound by 28-14N 132-10E, 28-56N 132-20E, 28-56N…
  12. HYDROPAC 654/01 · Derelicts2001-04-30 → 2001-04-02
    380 ton M/V temotu adrift due to engine trouble in 17-48N 137-07E
  13. HYDROPAC 614/01 · Surveys2001-04-25 → 2001-06-01
    Survey operations 30 apr thru 24 may, alternate 25 thru 31 may by M/V orient explorer towing 3000 meter long…
  14. HYDROPAC 613/01 · Cable ops2001-04-25 → 2001-05-03
    Seismic survey 30 apr thru 02 may by M/V shoyo towing 3400 meter long cable vicinity of trackline between…
  15. HYDROPAC 555/01 · Other2001-04-14 → 2001-04-19
    Underwater ordnance detonations 190200Z to 190700Z apr vicinity 11-45N 132-38E
  16. HYDROPAC 491/01 · Other2001-04-01 → 2001-04-02
    Distess signal received on 121.5 mhz vicinity 12-25.6N 142-35.4E at 010512Z apr
  17. HYDROPAC 405/01 · Other2001-03-15 → 2001-03-20
    Underwater ordnance detonations 192300Z to 200700Z mar vicinity 26-16N 128-26E
  18. HYDROPAC 316/01 · Derelicts2001-02-25 → 2001-04-13
    F/V yusei maru disabled and adrift due to engine casualty in 20-25N 126-14E at 250220Z feb
  19. HYDROPAC 118/01 · Other2001-01-25 → 2001-01-26
    Hydrographic operations 260100Z to 260500Z jan in area bound by 17-40N 126-33E, 17-14N 128-57E, 16-54N…
  20. HYDROPAC 1603/00 · Surveys2000-10-31 → 2000-11-14
    Underwater research operations in progress during daylight hours until 13 nov by M/V natsushima and M/V…

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