TANKER REPORT - 18 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus

Forex - There are no issues with transit passages through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the Black Sea region to the world. According to a report received by Tribeca Maritime Services via email, a total of 18 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. No adverse weather conditions are anticipated in both straits over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North 0.3-0.8           7.0-7.5 Dardanelles South 0.1-0.6           5.0-5.5 Istanbul North 0.4-0.9           2.0-2.5  Istanbul South 0.2-0.7           1.0-1.5 

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passage    Waiting    Incoming    Marmara                         To Make    Vessels    Hourly     Ports                         -------     ------     --------  ----------   Dardanelles North 0          23         5         2 Dardanelles South 11         12         7         7 Istanbul North 2           7         2         4 Istanbul South 5           3         4         0