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Constanța has two Black Hawk helicopters for maritime rescue missions, but they remain unused due to a lack of personnel. Public administrator Ionela Costache highlights delays in hiring approvals from Bucharest, despite the County Council's decision to establish a rescue line in August. The need for rescue operations has increased in the Black Sea due to attacks on commercial vessels. The helicopters cannot be operated as the Emergency Reception Unit is under the Ministry of Health, requiring Bucharest's approval for hiring. A meeting on October 9 between local officials and Dr. Raed Arafat did not resolve the issue, prompting renewed calls for support to address the personnel shortage.