ANALYSIS OF SUBMARINE OPERATIONS IN SEMI-ENCLOSED SEAS – THE BLACK SEA
ANALYSIS OF SUBMARINE OPERATIONS IN SEMI-ENCLOSED SEAS – THE BLACK SEA

Author(s): Marian-Vasile SAVA
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Carol I National Defence University Publishing House
Keywords: characteristics of the Black Sea; semi-enclosed seas; submarine operations; operational requirements; underwater operations.
Summary/Abstract: The article examines the physical-geographical and military peculiarities of semi-enclosed seas, with the goal of analyzing the impact of these characteristics on the use of submarines. It will be demonstrated that their mode of operation is influenced by the specific features of this zone. The study addresses the following objectives: identification and analysis of the characteristics of a semi-enclosed sea from a physical-geographical, military, and human activities perspective, along with a brief analysis of their impact on the operation of submarine platforms in the Black Sea. The first part of the paper highlights the characteristics of a semi-enclosed sea, which are relevant to underwater operations. The second part emphasizes how physical-geographical, military characteristics, and human activities in semi-enclosed seas impact submarine operations. Certain characteristics of submarines suitable for operations in such areas are identified. The novelty of this article lies in the identification of the connection between semi-enclosed seas and the operating mode of submarines; additionally, it identifies technical and operational requirements for submarines that it would be opportune for the Romanian Navy to acquire.

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