TANKER REPORT - 13 Tankers to Transit the Çanakkale and Istanbul Straits Today

There are no issues with the transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the countries in the Black Sea region to the world. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 13 tankers are set to pass through the straits today. No problems are expected in either strait for the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) - Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Çanakkale North Direction 0.2-0.7 6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction 0.1-0.6 5.0-5.5 Istanbul North Direction 0.4-0.9 0.2-0.7 Istanbul South Direction 0.2-0.7 0.5-1.0

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24
  Passages Waiting Arriving Marmara ------- ---- -------- Ports Çanakkale North Direction 9 20 5 5 Çanakkale South Direction 0 14 2 5 Istanbul North Direction 4 0 1 1 Istanbul South Direction 0 4 4 0