TANKER REPORT - 18 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

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 Marine Services, a total of 18 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. No adverse weather conditions are anticipated in both straits for the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) - Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Çanakkale North Direction 0.2-0.7 6.0-6.5 Çanakkale South Direction 0.1-0.6 2.0-2.5 Istanbul North Direction 0.3-0.8 1.0-1.5 Istanbul South Direction 0.4-0.9 2.0-2.5

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24
  Passage Queuing Arriving Marmara To be made Waiting Per Hour Ports ------- ---- -------- ---------- Çanakkale North Direction 10 16 5 6 Çanakkale South Direction 0 6 5 0 Istanbul North Direction 4 2 0 0 Istanbul South Direction 4 5 3 0