TANKER REPORT - 17 Tankers to Transit Through the Dardanelles and Istanbul Straits Today

Forex - There are no issues with transit passes through the Çanakkale and Istanbul Straits, which are among the most important routes for transporting oil from the countries of the Black Sea region to the world. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Shipping Services, a total of 17 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. The weather conditions around both straits are not expected to have any adverse effects in the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tanker Length                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.2-0.7           1.8-2.3 Çanakkale South Direction       0.3-0.8           2.3-2.8 Istanbul North Direction        0.5-1.0           1.0-1.5 Istanbul South Direction        0.2-0.7           1.8-2.3

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passages      Pending    Hourly     Marmara                        -------            -----  ---------  --------   Çanakkale North Direction     11           1         2          5 Çanakkale South Direction      0           5         2          2 Istanbul North Direction       0           9         2          1 Istanbul South Direction       6           5         4          0