Black Sea

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

in force
23
last 12 months
14
since 1997
3,016
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%
Derelicts40%
Debris30%
Wrecks30%
Containers10%

Archive · 2,993 cancelled

  1. HYDROLANT 747/20 · Missiles2020-02-29 → 2020-03-31
    Missile and gunnery operations 0500Z to 1700Z daily 01 thru 31 mar except sundays in area bound by 45-12.5N…
  2. HYDROLANT 736/20 · Exercises2020-02-28 → 2020-03-31
    Hazardous operations 292100Z feb to 312100Z mar in area bound by 44-24-18N 033-52-57E, 44-22-36N 033-52-57E,…
  3. HYDROLANT 735/20 · Missiles2020-02-28 → 2020-03-31
    Missile and gunnery operations 0500Z to 1700Z daily 01 thru 31 mar except sundays in area bound by 45-03.5N…
  4. HYDROLANT 723/20 · Exercises2020-02-27 → 2020-03-31
    Hazardous operations 292100Z feb to 312100 mar in area bound by 44-35N 036-33E, 44-55N 036-33E, 44-58N…
  5. HYDROLANT 722/20 · Exercises2020-02-27 → 2020-06-01
    Hazardous operations 010001Z mar thru 010001Z jun in area bound by 45-31.4N 030-20.6E, 45-31.4N 030-35.4E,…
  6. HYDROLANT 685/20 · Exercises2020-02-24 → 2020-02-26
    Hazardous operations 260700Z to 261500Z feb in area bound by 42-18N 038-18E, 41-50N 038-18E, 41-50N 038-59E,…
  7. HYDROLANT 678/20 · Exercises2020-02-24 → 2020-02-24
    Hazardous operations in progress until 241700Z feb in area bound by 42-31N 030-09E, 42-31N 031-30E, 41-36N…
  8. HYDROLANT 661/20 · Exercises2020-02-22 → 2020-02-25
    Hazardous operations 251400Z to 251600Z feb in area bound by 42-31N 036-01E, 42-19N 035-43E, 42-38N 035-14E,…
  9. HYDROLANT 659/20 · Exercises2020-02-22 → 2020-02-29
    Gunnery exercises 0500Z to 1800Z daily 25 thru 29 feb in area bound by 44-42.9N 033-17.5E, 45-00.0N…
  10. HYDROLANT 648/20 · Exercises2020-02-21 → 2020-02-25
    Hazardous operations 250800Z to 251600Z feb in area bound by 44-25.43N 028-42.50E, 44-29.30N 028-55.58E,…
  11. HYDROLANT 638/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-02-27
    Gunnery exercises 1100Z to 1500Z daily 25 and 26 feb, alternate 271100Z to 271500Z feb in area bound by…
  12. HYDROLANT 632/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 222100Z feb to 032100Z mar in area bound by 42-54N 029-15E, 43-32N 029-36E, 43-32N…
  13. HYDROLANT 631/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 222100Z feb to 032100Z mar in area bound by 43-15.5N 030-53.0E, 43-58.0N 031-54.0E,…
  14. HYDROLANT 630/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 222100Z feb to 032100Z mar in area bound by 45-13N 030-48E, 45-54N 030-56E, 45-54N…
  15. HYDROLANT 629/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 222100Z feb to 032100Z mar 45-20.7N 032-29.5E, 45-11.0N 032-20.0E, 45-19.0N 032-11.0E,…
  16. HYDROLANT 627/20 · Exercises2020-02-20 → 2020-03-03
    Hazardous operations 222100Z feb to 032100Z mar in area bound by 44-12N 033-39E, 44-20N 033-39E, 44-20N…
  17. HYDROLANT 615/20 · Exercises2020-02-19 → 2020-02-21
    Hazardous operations 211300Z to 211600Z feb in area bound by 42-54N 033-20E, 42-54N 034-01E, 42-39N 034-01E,…
  18. HYDROLANT 569/20 · Exercises2020-02-17 → 2020-02-19
    Hazardous operations 211300Z to 211600Z feb in area bound by 42-31N 036-01E, 42-19N 035-43E, 42-38N 035-14E,…
  19. HYDROLANT 550/20 · Exercises2020-02-15 → 2020-02-22
    Hazardous operations 0500Z to 1600Z daily 19 thru 22 feb in area bound by 44-50.0N 033-18.2E, 44-51.5N…
  20. HYDROLANT 547/20 · Exercises2020-02-15 → 2020-02-20
    Gunnery exercises 201200Z to 201300Z feb in area bound by 42-54N 033-20E, 42-54N 034-01E, 42-39N 034-01E,…

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