0306/22
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No longer in forceDrifting mine found and neutralised in northern approaches of Istanbul Strait
A drifting mine was detected and neutralised in the northern approaches of the Istanbul Strait (Black Sea). Vessels in the area are advised to follow previously published mine precautions (BA86-279/22). Ships are requested to keep a sharp lookout and immediately report any mines or mine-like objects to Turk Radio (VHF Ch 16), the Main SAR Coordination Centre, Naval Forces Command and the Coast Guard Command.
Maintain a sharp lookout and immediately report any detected mines or mine-like objects. Comply with precautions published in warning BA86-279/22.
Background
Drifting mines in the Black Sea have appeared during times of naval conflict and can pose a serious hazard to commercial and coastal traffic. The Istanbul Strait (Bosporus) is a very busy international transit corridor connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and Mediterranean beyond. Neutralisation of a mine indicates disposal by naval or EOD units; the report to mariners is intended to ensure continued vigilance for any further mines. Authorities routinely ask vessels to report sightings to coastal radio (VHF 16) and national SAR and naval authorities to coordinate clearance and response.
General background from general knowledge, not from the official warning. It can be wrong; the warning text is authoritative.
- Type
- Drifting object · severity critical
- Feed
- Wrecks, obstructions and drifting objectsAll warnings of this kind on the map (contributors), or as an API feed: /api/v2/feeds/hazards/
- Location
- Black Sea, northern approaches of the Istanbul Strait
- Hazards
- drifting mine (detected and neutralised), possible additional mines or mine-like objects
- References
- BA86-279/22
Contacts
- CHANNEL-16 · Turk Radio - report detected mines
- 00903122324783 · Main Search and Rescue Coordination Centre
- [email protected] · Main Search and Rescue Coordination Centre
- [email protected] · Main Search and Rescue Coordination Centre
- 00903124032222 · Naval Forces Command
- [email protected] · Naval Forces Command
- 00903124164801 · Coast Guard Command
- [email protected] · Coast Guard Command
Generated automatically from the warning text on 31 Oct 2026, 06:21 UTC. It can be wrong: the original warning below is the authoritative text.