TANKER REPORT - Dardanelles and Istanbul Straits Closed to Transit Traffic

Foreks - The Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes used for transporting oil from the countries of the Black Sea region to the world, are currently closed to transit due to low visibility conditions.

According to a report received by Tribeca Maritime Services via email, a total of 0 tankers will pass through the straits today.

No adverse weather conditions are expected in either strait for the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.3-0.8           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction       0.4-0.9           5.5-6.0 Istanbul North Direction        0.4-0.9           4.0-4.5  Istanbul South Direction        1.8-2.3           3.0-3.5 

-200+ Tanker Transit Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Transit      Waiting    Hourly     Marmara                        Will Happen    Vessels    Incoming    Ports                        -------     ----     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      0          16         4         2 Çanakkale South Direction      0          15         5         5 Istanbul North Direction       0          15         5         0 Istanbul South Direction       0           7         1         0