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

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus 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 will pass through the straits today. No adverse weather conditions are expected around both straits in the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) -                      Tanker Length                        ---------------   -------------- Dardanelles North       0.2-0.7           1.5-2.0 Dardanelles South       0.2-0.7           2.0-2.5 Bosphorus North        0.3-1.8           1.0-1.5 Bosphorus South        0.1-0.6           1.5-2.0

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                         Passes   Sched.   Hourly    Marmara                         ------   -------   -------   ------- Dardanelles North      4         5         8          3 Dardanelles South      6         8         9          5 Bosphorus North        3         10        7          1 Bosphorus South        4         3         2          0