Mine warnings in the Black Sea

Drifting or reported sea mines. Mostly the Black Sea since 2022.

in force
5
last 12 months
0
vs previous 12 (1)
-100%
since 2001
15

Coverage note: the NGA archive ends 2024-05 and live collection began 2026-08-17. Warnings issued in between are here only if they were still in force when collection started, so 2024–2026 are under-counted.

In force now · 5

  1. HYDROLANT 2088/24in force2024-09-30
    Due to mines in the Black Sea, vessels approaching and departing Romanian ports Mangalia, Navodari, Constanta, and Sulina should use recommended tracks and report sightings.
    Black Sea · Romania
  2. HYDROLANT 2452/23in force2023-10-27
    Mining operations continue until further notice in two areas of the Black Sea off Ukraine, with coordinates specified.
    Black Sea · Ukraine
  3. HYDROLANT 2017/23in force2023-09-07
    Mines reported in area within five miles of 45-07.10N 030-09.70E in the Black Sea near Romania.
    Black Sea · Romania
  4. HYDROLANT 564/22in force2022-02-25
    Mining operations are in progress until further notice in areas of the Black Sea near Ukraine.
    Black Sea · Ukraine
  5. NAVAREA III 92/22in force2022-02-25
    Navigation is prohibited in the northwestern Black Sea due to mine danger until further notice.
    Black Sea Northwestern Part

Longest in force

  1. NAVAREA III 92/22in force2022-02-25 · 1,639 d
    Navigation is prohibited in the northwestern Black Sea due to mine danger until further notice.
    Black Sea Northwestern Part
  2. HYDROLANT 564/22in force2022-02-25 · 1,638 d
    Mining operations are in progress until further notice in areas of the Black Sea near Ukraine.
    Black Sea · Ukraine
  3. HYDROLANT 2017/23in force2023-09-07 · 1,079 d
    Mines reported in area within five miles of 45-07.10N 030-09.70E in the Black Sea near Romania.
    Black Sea · Romania
  4. HYDROLANT 2452/23in force2023-10-27 · 1,030 d
    Mining operations continue until further notice in two areas of the Black Sea off Ukraine, with coordinates specified.
    Black Sea · Ukraine
  5. HYDROLANT 2088/24in force2024-09-30 · 690 d
    Due to mines in the Black Sea, vessels approaching and departing Romanian ports Mangalia, Navodari, Constanta, and Sulina should use recommended tracks and report sightings.
    Black Sea · Romania

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Other hazards in the Black Sea

Archive · 10 cancelled

  1. HYDROLANT 558/242024-03-16 → 2024-03-19
    Mine adrift in vicinity 44-51.09N 029-59.29E at 161236Z mar
    Black Sea · Romania
  2. HYDROLANT 463/242024-03-06 → 2024-03-09
    Mine adrift in vicnity 43-54.01N 028-39.06E at 061545Z mar
    Black Sea · Romania
  3. HYDROLANT 2422/232023-10-23 → 2023-10-26
    Mine reported adrift in 45-04.00N 029-57.00E at 231511Z oct
    Black Sea · Romania
  4. HYDROLANT 1074/232023-05-15 → 2023-05-18
    Mine adrift in vicinity 45-08.93N 029-56.48E at 151400Z may
    Black Sea · Ukraine
  5. HYDROLANT 1566/132013-06-28 → 2014-10-04
    Ordnance
    Black Sea · Romania
  6. HYDROLANT 486/052005-03-15 → 2005-03-17
    Mine adrift vicinity 44-48.3N 033-24.7E at 150855Z mar
  7. HYDROLANT 1540/042004-09-21 → 2004-09-28
    Mine adrift in 44-13.9N 033-23.3E at 201150Z sep
  8. HYDROLANT 999/042004-06-09 → 2004-06-14
    Mine adrift in 45-42.4N 030-45.5E at 081720Z jun
  9. HYDROLANT 1518/032003-08-10 → 2003-08-11
    Mine adrift vicinity 44-36.3N 037-55.4E at 071330Z aug
  10. HYDROLANT 2740/012001-10-23 → 2001-10-30
    Mines adrift 22 oct vicinity: a. 44-53N 030-22E b. 44-05N 030-50E 2. cancel this msg 30 oct

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

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