TANKER REPORT - 12 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Today

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages at the Dardanelles Strait, which is one of the most important routes for transporting oil from the Black Sea region countries to the world. However, the Bosphorus Strait is closed to transit passages due to low visibility.

According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 12 tankers will pass through the straits today.

There are no adverse weather conditions expected in both straits over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                          Tanker Length                          ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North       0.2-0.7           5.0-5.5 Dardanelles South       0.3-0.8           3.5-4.0 Bosphorus North         0.3-0.8           0.5-1.0  Bosphorus South         0.1-0.6           1.0-1.5

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passages      Waiting    Incoming    Marmara                         -----------    -----  ---------  --------   Dardanelles North      0          20         2         1 Dardanelles South     11           7         3         5 Bosphorus North        1           8         4         1 Bosphorus South        0           6         3         0