Dardanelles closed to transit passage

The Dardanelles has been closed to two-way transit passage for all vessels with a maximum maneuvering speed of under 10 knots due to strong currents and high winds.

Maritime transport is experiencing disruptions due to the strong currents and high winds affecting the Dardanelles. 

Following instructions from the Port Authority, as of 22:10, the Dardanelles was closed to two-way transit passage for all vessels with a maximum maneuvering speed of under 10 knots due to the strong currents and high winds.