26
Feb 2025
6:46 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Dardanelles Strait closed due to fog during morning hours on February 26; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- According to Turkish state media, the Dardanelles Strait has been closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to fog during the morning hours (local time) of February 26.
- Per the statement, traffic is slated to resume when the fog clears.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait during the morning hours of February 26 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 Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
Current Situation:
- According to Turkish state media, the Dardanelles Strait has been closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to fog during the morning hours (local time) of February 26.
- Per the statement, traffic is slated to resume when the fog clears.
Source: Anadolu Agency
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait during the morning hours of February 26 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 Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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