TANKER REPORT - 14 Tankers to Transit Through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul and Dardanelles Straits, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from countries in the Black Sea region to the world. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, today, 8 tankers will pass through the Dardanelles Strait and 6 through the Istanbul Strait. Wind speeds of 6-8 are expected in both Straits on Thursday.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)                          Tanker Size                          ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North  0.2-0.7            6.0-6.5 Dardanelles South  0.3-0.8            7.5-8.0 Istanbul North      0.3-0.8            3.0-3.5  Istanbul South      0.1-0.6            1.5-2.0 

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                          Passages      Queued    Hourly     Marmara                      -------     ------     --------  ----------   Dardanelles North      8          19         5         4 Dardanelles South      0          24         3         6 Istanbul North         3           8         1         3 Istanbul South         3           4         6         0