TANKER REPORT - Four Tankers to Pass Through the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus Today

Foreks - There are no issues with the transit passages in the Istanbul Strait, which is one of the most important routes for transporting oil from countries in the Black Sea region to the world. However, the Dardanelles Strait is closed to transit passages due to the movement of a floating platform. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 4 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. There are no unfavorable weather conditions forecasted around either strait for the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) - Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Dardanelles North Direction 0.3-0.8 3.3-3.8 Dardanelles South Direction 0.3-0.8 2.5-3.0 Istanbul North Direction 0.3-0.8 0.3-0.8 Istanbul South Direction 0.2-0.7 0.2-0.7

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24
  Passage Awaiting Incoming Marmara -------- ---------- --------- -------- Dardanelles North Direction 1 13 3 5 Dardanelles South Direction 0 11 7 2 Istanbul North Direction 0 4 0 1 Istanbul South Direction 3 0 2 0