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

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

According to a report received via email from Tribeca Maritime Services, a total of 12 tankers will pass through the straits today.

No adverse weather conditions are expected in both straits over the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days)                        Tanker Length                        ---------------   -------------- Çanakkale North Direction    0.1-0.6           7.0-7.5 Çanakkale South Direction    0.2-0.7           6.0-6.5 Istanbul North Direction       0.3-0.8           3.0-3.5 Istanbul South Direction       0.2-0.7           1.0-1.5

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule -                                              Last 24                               Pass    Waiting    Hourly    Marmara                         Transit  Tankers    Incoming    Ports                         -------     ------     --------  ----------   Çanakkale North Direction    0          20         3         3 Çanakkale South Direction    9          25         0         6 Istanbul North Direction       1           9         0         2 Istanbul South Direction       2           2         0         0