Shipping through the Dardanelles was temporarily closed

Due to dangerous weather conditions, Turkey suspended the transit of ships through the Dardanelles Strait.

Around 6:40 a.m. on January 3, Turkey closed the south-to-north passage of ships through the Dardanelles. The reason for the temporary restriction is called heavy fog, reports “Ukrinform” with reference to the Dardanelle Strait Vessel Traffic Authority.

Ship captains were notified by radio about the closure of the strait. Currently, the ships are at anchor and are waiting for the improvement of weather conditions.