NAVPHIL 148/25

Lightbuoys destroyed on Benham Bank, Philippine Sea

ActiveReceived 30 Sept 2026, 17:39 UTC

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NAVPHIL 148/25 PHILIPPINE SEA. BENHAM BANK. CHART 5002. LIGHTBUOYS: A.15-47.42N 124-16.03E, DESTROYED. B.15 47.48N 124 18.53E, DESTROYED. C.15-50.57N 124-16.33E, DESTROYED.

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Three lightbuoys on Benham Bank are reported destroyed. Positions for buoys A, B and C are given in the message. Mariners should be aware that these aids to navigation are not serviceable and exercise caution when transiting the area. No contact or timing information is provided.

Type: Aids to navigation · severity low
Feed: Aids to navigationAll warnings of this kind on the map, or as an API feed.
Location: Benham Bank, Philippine Sea
Hazards: destroyed lightbuoys, aids to navigation unserviceable

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