April 2006 Activation was between 07-25 April 2006 with Romania in command.

The BLACKSEAFOR April 2006 Activation included serialized training programs during the transits at sea and port visits to following ports: Novoozerne (Ukraine), Batumi (Georgia) and Novorossysk (Russian Federation).

The focus of the April 2006 Activation was to conduct maritime security training, to review and experiment of the Sub-Concept for CBRN Defense at Black Sea and Harbors (BSN - 12) and Rules of Engagement (BSN-13), to continue PC to PC communication system experimentations, as it was agreed by the BSNC.

The BLACKSEAFOR April 2006 Activation lasted for 19 days, of which 8 days was scheduled training at sea and 11 days in port.

APRIL 2006 ACTIVATION (07-25 APRIL 2006)

Commanding Navy	:	Romanian Navy
OPBLACKSEAFOR	:	Capt. Romulus HALDAN (Romania)
COMBLACKSEAFOR	:	Capt. Alexandru MIRSU (Romania)
Participating Units	:

Nation	Ship	Type
Bulgaria	BGS SHKVAL	Mine Sweeper
Georgia	GEO KUTAISI	Patrol Boat
Romania	ROS MARASESTI	Frigate
Russian Federation	RFS YAMAL	Amphibious
Turkey	TCG YILDIRIM	Frigate
Ukraine	UPS SLAVUTICH	Command and Control Ship