Headline: TANKER REPORT: Sixteen Vessels Set to Navigate the Bosphorus and Dardanelles Today

The Bosphorus Strait and the Dardanelles, crucial routes for transporting oil from Black Sea region countries to the world, are clear of transit passage issues. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Shipping Services, a total of 16 tankers are scheduled to pass through the straits today. There are no adverse weather conditions expected in the vicinity of either strait over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   --------------  Dardanelles Northbound    0.3-0.8           4.0-4.5  Dardanelles Southbound    0.3-0.8           3.3-3.8  Bosphorus Northbound      0.3-0.8           0.9-1.4  Bosphorus Southbound      0.1-0.6           0.2-0.7

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                           Scheduled   Waiting  Hours   Marmara                        to Pass     Vessels  Arrivals  Ports                        -------      -----   --------  -------- Dardanelles Northbound     0           17        3        5 Dardanelles Southbound    10           9         5        5 Bosphorus Northbound       3           5         6        1 Bosphorus Southbound       3           0         3        0