TANKER REPORT - 14 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Istanbul Straits

Forex - There are no issues with the transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes used to transport oil from the countries of the Black Sea region to the world.

According to a report received by Forex News via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 14 tankers will pass through the straits today.

No adverse weather conditions are expected in both straits over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) -                             Tanker Length                             ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction   0.2-0.7           4.5-5.0 Çanakkale South Direction   0.4-0.9           5.5-6.0 Istanbul North Direction     0.8-1.3           3.0-3.5 Istanbul South Direction     1.8-2.3           3.5-4.0

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                                  Last 24                            Pass    Succeeding    Hourly    Marmara                         -------   ----   --------   ----------   Çanakkale North Direction   10          11         4         5 Çanakkale South Direction    0          17         3         5 Istanbul North Direction      4           8         0         0 Istanbul South Direction      0          11         6         1