TANKER REPORT - 15 Tankers to Transit the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Today

There are no issues with transit passages through the Istanbul Strait and the Dardanelles Strait, which are the most important routes for transporting oil from the Black Sea region countries to the world.

According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 15 tankers will pass through the straits today.

Winds of 5-7 and 6-8 in intensity are expected in the Straits tomorrow.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) -                         Tanker Size                         ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North       0.2-0.7           5.0-5.5 Dardanelles South       0.3-0.8           3.5-4.0 Istanbul North          0.3-0.8           0.8-1.3  Istanbul South          0.5-1.0           0.5-1.0

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                              Passengers    Waiting    Hourly    Marmara                         to Pass        In Line     Incoming    Ports                         -------      -----  --------  --------   Dardanelles North      9          17         6         3 Dardanelles South      0          14         5         3 Istanbul North          3            4         1         1 Istanbul South          3            1         2         0