Turkish Straits News, Bosphorus Traffic & Passage Reports

Essential updates on the Turkish Straits. Traffic monitoring, passage regulations, and maritime news from the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.

• Bosphorus Ship Traffic Halted Due to Castorone Passage — Ship traffic in the Bosphorus is suspended in both directions due to the passage of the 373-meter cable-laying vessel Ca
• Traffic Disruption in Dardanelles Strait Due to Tanker — The ZEPHYR PROSPER tanker suffered a mechanical failure in the Dardanelles Strait, halting traffic as tugboats were disp
• Med Beykoz Container Ship Breaks Down in Dardanelles Strait — The Turkish-flagged Med Beykoz suffered a mechanical failure in the Dardanelles, halting traffic as it was safely towed
• Dardanelles Strait Closure for Yacht Races on April 25 — On April 25, 2026, the Dardanelles Strait will close for 6 hours to ensure safety during the 7th International Yacht Rac
• Three Turkish Ships Successfully Navigate Strait of Hormuz — Transport Minister Uraloğlu confirms three Turkish vessels, including Ocean Thunder, have safely passed through the Stra