TANKER REPORT - 12 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Bosphorus and the 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 by Tribeca Maritime Services via email, a total of 12 tankers are expected to pass through the Straits today. No adverse weather conditions are anticipated in both Straits over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)
                         Tanker Size
                         ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North    0.1-0.6           8.3-8.8
  Dardanelles South    0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5
  Istanbul North        0.3-0.8           3.5-4.0
  Istanbul South        1.8-2.3           2.8-3.3

• 200+ Tanker Transit Schedule -
                                               Last 24
                          Crossing    Waiting    Hourly    Marmara
                           Made        Vessels        Arriving     Ports
                           -------     ------        --------    ----------   Dardanelles North      0          23          1         4
  Dardanelles South      9          14          3         3
  Istanbul North          0          15          4         4
  Istanbul South          3           7          1         1