TANKER REPORT - 15 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Istanbul Straits Today

Foreks - There are no issues with the transit passage 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 by Tribeca Marine Services via email, a total of 15 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. There are no adverse weather conditions anticipated in both straits over the next two days.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)-                        Tank Size                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction       0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction       0.2-0.7           2.5-3.0 Istanbul North Direction        0.3-0.8           2.0-2.5  Istanbul South Direction        0.3-0.8           2.5-3.0

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passage      Waiting    Per Hour     Marmara                         To Be Made    Count      Arriving    Ports                         -------      ----     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      0          24         4         6 Çanakkale South Direction      9           4         2         3 Istanbul North Direction       6           3         0         0 Istanbul South Direction       0           9         3         0