TANKER REPORT - 15 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Forex - There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul and Çanakkale Straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the Black Sea region countries to the world.

According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 15 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today. Winds of 6-8 magnitude are forecasted for both straits on Thursday.

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

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-                                              Last 24                              Passages      Waiting    Arrival    Marmara                         To Be Made    In Queue    Hourly    Ports                         -------     ------     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction      9          10         5         4 Çanakkale South Direction      0          10         5         4 Istanbul North Direction        5           4         0         2 Istanbul South Direction        1           3         1         0