TANKER REPORT - The Bosphorus Strait Closed to Transit Passage Due to Fog

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Dardanelles Strait, which is one of the most important routes for transporting oil from the countries in the Black Sea region to the world. However, the Bosporus Strait is closed to transit passages due to fog. According to a report received via email from Tribeca Marine Services, a total of 9 tankers are expected to pass through the straits today.

There are no adverse weather conditions expected in the vicinity of both straits over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) - Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Dardanelles North Direction 0.3-0.8 2.8-3.3 Dardanelles South Direction 0.3-0.8 2.3-2.8 Istanbul North Direction 0.5-1.0 0.5-1.0 Istanbul South Direction 0.3-0.8 0.5-1.0
• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24
  Passage Pending Per Hour Marmara To Take Waiting Incoming Ports ------- ----- --------- -------- Dardanelles North Direction 9 9 4 4 Dardanelles South Direction 0 7 0 3 Istanbul North Direction 0 4 1 1 Istanbul South Direction 0 4 3 0