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

There are no issues with transit passages through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, 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 14 tankers will pass through the Straits today. There are no adverse weather conditions expected in either Strait over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)                        Tanker Length                        ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North       0.2-0.7           8.0-8.5  Dardanelles South       0.3-0.8           6.0-6.5  Istanbul North           0.3-0.8           3.0-3.5  Istanbul South           0.1-0.6           2.0-2.5   

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                              Passage      Waiting    Hourly     Marmara                          To be made    In Queue    Arriving    Ports                          -------     ------     --------  ----------   Dardanelles North      0          24         0         4 Dardanelles South     10          17         9         8 Istanbul North           0          10         3         5 Istanbul South           4           4         1         0