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Feb 2025
7:45 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Dardanelles, Bosphorus Straits closed to traffic due to fog during morning hours on February 1; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- According to Turkish state media, the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits have been closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to dense fog during the morning hours of February 1 (local time).
- Ship traffic is expected to resume once the weather conditions improve.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits during the morning hours on February 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to business continuity, including delivery delays, due to the closure of the strait in both directions.
- It is further advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles, Bosphorous Straits; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- According to Turkish state media, the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits have been closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to dense fog during the morning hours of February 1 (local time).
- Ship traffic is expected to resume once the weather conditions improve.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles and Bosphorus Straits during the morning hours on February 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to business continuity, including delivery delays, due to the closure of the strait in both directions.
- It is further advised to remain cognizant of authorities’ updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles, Bosphorous Straits; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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