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

Foreks - There are no issues with transit passages in the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits, which are the most important routes used to transport 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. There are no negative weather conditions expected around either strait in the next two days.

• Average Waiting Time (Days) - Tanker Size --------------- -------------- Dardanelles North Direction 0.3-0.8 1.8-2.3 Dardanelles South Direction 0.1-0.6 1.8-2.3 Istanbul North Direction 0.4-0.9 0.7-1.2 Istanbul South Direction 0.1-0.6 0.1-0.6

• 200+ Tanker Passage Schedule - Last 24 Passage Waiting Hourly Marmara Make Pending Incoming Ports ------- ----- --------- -------- Dardanelles North Direction 6 6 2 4 Dardanelles South Direction 6 7 4 3 Istanbul North Direction 4 5 1 1 Istanbul South Direction 1 0 1 0