TANKER REPORT - 15 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Today

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 countries of the Black Sea region to the world. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 15 tankers will pass through the straits today. No problems are expected in either Strait over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)- Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Çanakkale Northbound 0.3-0.8 7.0-7.5 Çanakkale Southbound 0.3-0.8 6.0-6.5 Istanbul Northbound 0.5-1.0 2.0-2.5 Istanbul Southbound 0.2-0.7 0.1-0.6

-200+ Tanker Transit Schedule- Last 24
Transit Waiting Per Hour Marmara to be done Waiting Incoming Ports ------- ---- -------- -------- Çanakkale Northbound 0 25 2 7 Çanakkale Southbound 10 19 7 12 Istanbul Northbound 5 10 5 5 Istanbul Southbound 0 0 0 0