TANKER REPORT - 17 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Foreks - There are no issues with transits 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 Maritime Services, a total of 17 tankers are expected to pass through the Straits today. No adverse weather conditions are anticipated in either Strait over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) Tanker Length --------------- -------------- Çanakkale North Direction 0.3-0.8 8.0-8.5 Çanakkale South Direction 0.2-0.7 7.0-7.5 Istanbul North Direction 0.3-0.8 1.5-2.0 Istanbul South Direction 0.4-0.9 2.0-2.5

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24
  Passage Waiting Arriving Marmara Expected in Line Hourly Ports ------- ------ -------- ---------- Çanakkale North Direction 9 19 3 7 Çanakkale South Direction 0 21 4 4 Istanbul North Direction 4 5 2 5 Istanbul South Direction 4 5 5 1