TANKER REPORT - 16 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Today

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are 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 Maritime Services, a total of 16 tankers will pass through the straits today. Winds of 5-7 and 6-8 scale are expected in the Straits tomorrow.
-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tanker Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction       0.2-0.7           4.0-4.5 Istanbul North Direction        0.3-0.8           1.0-1.5  Istanbul South Direction        0.2-0.7           1.3-1.8 -200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passage    Waiting    Incoming    Marmara                          Will        Tankers    Hourly     Ports                          -------      ----     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      0          22         3         4 Çanakkale South Direction      9           9         4         6 Istanbul North Direction       3           4         7         0 Istanbul South Direction       4           4         7         3