29
Mar 2025
6:48 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Dardanelles Strait closed to traffic due to fog during morning hours on March 29; allot for disruptions
Current Situation:
- According to Turkey’s national broadcaster, Dardanelles Strait is closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to fog during the morning hours (local time) of March 29.
- The ship traffic is expected to resume once the fog clears.
Source: TRTHaber
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait during the morning hours on March 29 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 Turkey’s national broadcaster, Dardanelles Strait is closed to maritime traffic in both directions due to fog during the morning hours (local time) of March 29.
- The ship traffic is expected to resume once the fog clears.
Source: TRTHaber
Recommendations:
- Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait during the morning hours on March 29 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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