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The Surigao Strait

The Surigao Strait between Leyte and Mindanao links the Mindanao Sea to the Pacific.

Position10°16.9′N 125°23.6′Eapproximate, the route's crossing
NAVAREAXInavigational warnings area
Typestraitopen passage

Navigational warnings

The Surigao Strait is in NAVAREA XI. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.

Questions about the Surigao Strait

Where is the Surigao Strait?

The Surigao Strait between Leyte and Mindanao links the Mindanao Sea to the Pacific. NaviBoss places it at about 10°16.9′N 125°23.6′E, in NAVAREA XI.

Is the Surigao Strait in a piracy or war-risk area?

Not as of the date on this page: it lies in no ITF/IBF warlike area, JWC listed area or piracy hotspot that NaviBoss draws.

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Avoid it on your own voyage

In the planner, tap the padlock on the Surigao Strait (or any of 950 passages) and the route is re-planned the other way, with the extra miles shown. Free with an account.

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