TANKER REPORT - 13 Tankers Set to Transit 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 by Foreks News from Tribeca Maritime Services via email, a total of 13 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. No adverse weather conditions are anticipated in the next two days in both straits.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)                      Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction       0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5 Istanbul North Direction        0.3-0.8           3.0-3.5 Istanbul South Direction        0.1-0.6           2.0-2.5

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                           Passage      Queued    Hourly     Marmara                         Planned      Waiting    Incoming    Ports                         -------     ------     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      9          14         3         8 Çanakkale South Direction      0          14         3         4 Istanbul North Direction       0          10         2         2 Istanbul South Direction       4           6         3         0