Black Sea

IHO sea area 30 · 27° to 42° E, 41° to 47° N

in force
23
last 12 months
16
since 1997
3,018
categories
12

In force now · 23

  1. NAVAREA III 123/26 · Surveys2026-08-17
    Drilling operations by KANUNI platform in Black Sea from 18 Aug 26 to 07 Oct 26, 10 nautical mile wide berth requested.
  2. NAVAREA III 122/26 · Surveys2026-08-17
    Drilling operations by Abdulhamid Han rig with support vessels in Black Sea from 19 Aug to 27 Nov 26, requesting 10 nautical mile clearance.
  3. HYDROLANT 1556/26 · Debris2026-08-12
    An object is adrift in the Black Sea near Romania at 44-00.65N 030-34.50E as of 12 August 06:30 UTC.
  4. HYDROLANT 1562/26 · Exercises2026-08-11
    Hazardous operations occur in the Black Sea off Romania on August 18-21 and 24-28, with daily time windows, in a defined area.
  5. NAVAREA III 121/26 · Surveys2026-08-11
    In the Black Sea, drilling operations by the Yildirim rig occur from 11 August 2026 to 25 September 2026; a 10 nautical mile berth is requested.
  6. HYDROLANT 1530/26 · Other2026-08-04
    Naval operations occur daily from 0500Z to 1200Z on August 13-15 in an area near 44-12N 028-40E, Black Sea, Romania.
  7. HYDROLANT 1493/26 · Surveys2026-08-03
    Survey operations are in progress in the Black Sea off Romania by motor vessel Ocean Aero until August 16; a wide berth is requested in the survey area.
  8. NAVAREA III 105/26 · Surveys2026-07-06
    Drilling operations by the Fatih platform with supporting vessels are ongoing in the Black Sea from 6 July to 24 September 2026.
  9. NAVAREA III 102/26 · Surveys2026-06-26
    Drilling operations by Yavuz platform supported by several vessels are underway in the Black Sea from 27 June 2026 to 10 September 2026.
  10. HYDROLANT 1086/26 · Cable ops2026-06-04
    Pipeline operations by seven vessels continue in the Black Sea off Turkey from June 5 to October 7; wide berth requested.
  11. HYDROLANT 2243/25 · Surveys2025-12-30
    Survey operations by three vessels in the Black Sea off Turkey from January 1 to September 8, 2026, in a bounded area. Five mile berth requested.
  12. HYDROLANT 1668/25 · Cable ops2025-10-07
    Pipeline operations are in progress by five vessels in the Black Sea off Turkey until 07 Oct 26; wide berth requested.
  13. HYDROLANT 2607/24 · Surveys2024-12-30
    Underwater operations in the Black Sea off Romania from 5 January 2025 to 31 December 2026, wide berth requested.
  14. HYDROLANT 2088/24 · Mines2024-09-30
    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.
  15. HYDROLANT 2005/24 · Nav aids2024-09-16
    Fog signal at Constanta outer harbor light at 44-08.61N 028-40.37E is inoperative.
  16. HYDROLANT 682/24 · Other2024-04-02
    Ukraine declares coastal approach instructions for entry and departure in Ukrainian ports daily from 0200Z to 1700Z until further notice.
  17. NAVAREA III 34/24 · Other2024-04-02
    Ukraine declares coastal approach instructions for entry into or exit from Ukrainian ports, with routes and waiting areas, daily 0200-1700 UTC from August 23 until further notice.
  18. HYDROLANT 2452/23 · Mines2023-10-27
    Mining operations continue until further notice in two areas of the Black Sea off Ukraine, with coordinates specified.
  19. HYDROLANT 2017/23 · Mines2023-09-07
    Mines reported in area within five miles of 45-07.10N 030-09.70E in the Black Sea near Romania.
  20. HYDROLANT 838/22 · Exercises2022-03-23
    Hazardous operations continue in the Black Sea off Ukraine in an area bounded by 45-05N 033-33E, 45-59N 033-51E, 47-00N 031-43E, 46-19N 029-55E, 45-05N 029-17E until further notice.
  21. NAVAREA III 124/22 · Other2022-03-23
    War risk area in northwestern Black Sea, north of line from 45-12.2N 029-41.1E to 45-11.5N 033-10.5E, from 19 March 22 until further notice; cancels NAVAREA III 0119/22.
  22. HYDROLANT 564/22 · Mines2022-02-25
    Mining operations are in progress until further notice in areas of the Black Sea near Ukraine.
  23. NAVAREA III 92/22 · Mines2022-02-25
    Navigation is prohibited in the northwestern Black Sea due to mine danger until further notice.

Longest in force

  1. NAVAREA III 92/22 · Mines2022-02-25
    Navigation is prohibited in the northwestern Black Sea due to mine danger until further notice.
  2. HYDROLANT 564/22 · Mines2022-02-25
    Mining operations are in progress until further notice in areas of the Black Sea near Ukraine.
  3. NAVAREA III 124/22 · Other2022-03-23
    War risk area in northwestern Black Sea, north of line from 45-12.2N 029-41.1E to 45-11.5N 033-10.5E, from 19 March 22 until further notice; cancels NAVAREA III 0119/22.
  4. HYDROLANT 838/22 · Exercises2022-03-23
    Hazardous operations continue in the Black Sea off Ukraine in an area bounded by 45-05N 033-33E, 45-59N 033-51E, 47-00N 031-43E, 46-19N 029-55E, 45-05N 029-17E until further notice.
  5. HYDROLANT 2017/23 · Mines2023-09-07
    Mines reported in area within five miles of 45-07.10N 030-09.70E in the Black Sea near Romania.

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By category · since 1997

Exercises1,99066%
Missiles43514%
Surveys2508%
Cable ops1475%
Other1354%
Nav aids181%
Mines150%
Towing150%
Debris50%
Derelicts40%
Wrecks30%
Containers10%

Archive · 2,995 cancelled

  1. HYDROLANT 279/04 · Exercises2004-02-16 → 2004-02-20
    Gunnery exercises 0930Z to 1400Z daily 19 and 20 feb in area bound by 44-43.8N 032-52.2E, 44-34.8N…
  2. HYDROLANT 262/04 · Exercises2004-02-13 → 2004-02-20
    Gunnery exercises 0700Z to 1700Z daily 17 thru 20 feb in area bound by 46-18N 031-13E, 46-12N 031-20E,…
  3. HYDROLANT 255/04 · Exercises2004-02-12 → 2004-02-18
    Gunnery exercises 0930Z to 1500Z daily 17 and 18 feb in area bound by 44-43.8N 032-52.2E, 44-34.8N…
  4. HYDROLANT 115/04 · Exercises2004-01-21 → 2004-01-29
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1500Z daily 26 thru 31 jan in area bound by 45-05.1N 036-58.1E, 44-40.6N…
  5. HYDROLANT 74/04 · Exercises2004-01-14 → 2004-01-24
    Hazardous operations 0200Z to 1400Z daily 19 thru 24 jan in area bound by 45-05.1N 036-58.1E, 44-40.6N…
  6. HYDROLANT 58/04 · Exercises2004-01-12 → 2004-01-13
    Hazardous operations 0200Z to 1400Z daily 14 thru 17 jan in area bound by 45-05.1N 036-58.1E, 44-40.6N…
  7. HYDROLANT 2345/03 · Exercises2003-12-17 → 2003-12-28
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1600Z daily 22 thru 28 dec in area bound by 45-05.1N 036-58.1E, 44-40.6N…
  8. HYDROLANT 2329/03 · Exercises2003-12-15 → 2003-12-22
    Gunnery exercises 0730Z to 1300Z daily 19 and 22 dec in area bound by 44-43.8N 032-52.2E, 44-34.8N…
  9. HYDROLANT 2310/03 · Exercises2003-12-12 → 2003-12-23
    Gunnery exercises 0700Z to 1400Z daily 17 thru 20, 22 and 23 dec in area bound by 45-07.3N 036-50.0E,…
  10. HYDROLANT 2301/03 · Exercises2003-12-11 → 2003-12-20
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1500Z daily 16 thru 20 dec in area bound by 45-06.2N 036-54.3E, 45-02.0N…
  11. HYDROLANT 2219/03 · Exercises2003-11-27 → 2003-12-06
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1600Z daily 01 thru 06 dec in area bound by 45-06.2N 036-54.3E, 45-02.0N…
  12. HYDROLANT 2176/03 · Exercises2003-11-20 → 2003-11-29
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1700Z daily 25 thru 29 nov in area bound by 45-06.2N 036-54.3E, 45-02.0N…
  13. HYDROLANT 2134/03 · Exercises2003-11-13 → 2003-11-15
    Hazardous operations 0300Z to 1700Z daily 18 thru 22 nov in area bound by 45-06.2N 036-54.3E, 45-02.0N…
  14. HYDROLANT 1996/03 · Exercises2003-10-23 → 2003-10-29
    Gunnery exercises 0630Z to 1200Z daily 28 and 29 oct in area bound by 44-51.6N 033-11.0E, 44-44.8N…
  15. HYDROLANT 1991/03 · Exercises2003-10-23 → 2003-10-26
    Hazardous operations 0700Z to 1400Z daily 24 and 25 oct and 260800Z to 261500Z oct in area bound by 44-45.5N…
  16. HYDROLANT 1950/03 · Exercises2003-10-17 → 2003-10-23
    Hazardous operations 0400Z to 1400Z daily 21 thru 23 oct in area bound by 44-45.5N 036-01.1E, 44-21.4N…
  17. HYDROLANT 1943/03 · Exercises2003-10-16 → 2003-10-22
    Gunnery exercises 1430Z to 2000Z daily 21 and 22 oct in area bound by 45-03.5N 036-22.5E, 44-52.1N…
  18. HYDROLANT 1942/03 · Exercises2003-10-16 → 2003-10-22
    Gunnery exercises 0630Z to 1130Z daily 21 and 22 oct in area bound by 44-43.8N 032-52.2E, 44-34.8N…
  19. HYDROLANT 1927/03 · Exercises2003-10-14 → 2003-10-18
    Gunnery exercises 1500Z to 1800Z daily 17 and 18 oct in area bound by 45-03.5N 036-22.5E, 44-52.1N…
  20. HYDROLANT 1914/03 · Exercises2003-10-10 → 2003-10-17
    Hazardous operations 0400Z to 1400Z daily 15 thru 17 oct in area bound by 44-45.5N 036-01.1E, 44-21.4N…

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