TANKER REPORT - 13 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Forex - There are no issues with transit passages in the Istanbul and Dardanelles 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 13 tankers are scheduled to pass through the straits today. Wind speeds of 6-8 are expected in the Istanbul Strait until tomorrow, and in the Dardanelles Strait until Sunday.

-Average Waiting Time (Days)
Tanker Size
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Dardanelles North Direction 0.2-0.7 7.3-7.8
Dardanelles South Direction 0.2-0.7 7.0-7.5
Istanbul North Direction 0.5-1.0 4.5-5.0
Istanbul South Direction 0.2-0.7 2.5-3.0

-200+ Tanker Passage Schedule-
Last 24
Passage Waiting Hourly Marmara
To be made Vessels Arriving Ports
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Dardanelles North Direction 0 25 4 5
Dardanelles South Direction 10 21 3 10
Istanbul North Direction 3 14 8 4
Istanbul South Direction 0 9 5 0