22
Jan 2025
13:16 UTC
Turkey Tactical (UPDATE): Dardanelles Strait slated to fully reopen during afternoon hours on January 22; travel may resume
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that the Dardanelles Strait is slated to fully reopen to maritime traffic during the afternoon hours (local time) on January 22.
- Maritime traffic in the north-south direction reportedly resumed from 15:00 (local time) after dense fog that had brought transit through the passage to a halt had reduced.
- Additionally, it was reported that maritime traffic in the south-north direction would resume from 16:45.
Source: Yenicag
Recommendations:
Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait may resume operations as normal over the coming hours on January 22.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Reports indicate that the Dardanelles Strait is slated to fully reopen to maritime traffic during the afternoon hours (local time) on January 22.
- Maritime traffic in the north-south direction reportedly resumed from 15:00 (local time) after dense fog that had brought transit through the passage to a halt had reduced.
- Additionally, it was reported that maritime traffic in the south-north direction would resume from 16:45.
Source: Yenicag
Recommendations:
Those operating vessels through the Dardanelles Strait may resume operations as normal over the coming hours on January 22.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Dardanelles Strait; Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
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