TANKER REPORT: 11 Tankers to Transit Through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the Black Sea region countries to the world. According to a report received via email by Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 11 tankers will transit through the straits today. No adverse weather conditions are expected in either strait over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North    0.3-0.8           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South    0.1-0.6           4.0-4.5 Istanbul North      0.3-0.8           4.0-4.5  Istanbul South      0.3-0.8           3.0-3.5  -200+ Tanker Crossing Schedule-                                              Last 24                               Crossings    Queued    Per Hour    Marmara                         ---------     ------     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North      0          19         3         5 Çanakkale South      8          12         5         8 Istanbul North       0          12         3         2 Istanbul South       3          17         2         1