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

There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes used to transport 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 adverse weather conditions are expected in either strait over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.3-0.8           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction       0.1-0.6           4.0-4.5 Istanbul North Direction        0.3-0.8           2.0-2.5  Istanbul South Direction        0.4-0.9           1.5-2.0

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                          Last 24                            Passage      Waiting    Hourly     Marmara                        To be Made    In Line    Arriving    Ports                        -------      ----     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      0          20         3         3 Çanakkale South Direction     10          11         4         8 Istanbul North Direction        5           8         6         1 Istanbul South Direction        0           6         3         0