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.
- Navigating the Turkish Straits: Insights from Captain Saim — The conference on Turkish Straits navigation addressed legal and safety issues, featuring insights from maritime experts
- Bosphorus Ship Traffic Suspended for Castorone Passage — Ship traffic in the Bosphorus is halted in both directions due to the passage of the 373-meter cable-laying vessel Casto
- Dardanelles Strait Traffic Halted by ZEPHYR PROSPER Incident — The ZEPHYR PROSPER tanker faced a mechanical failure in the Dardanelles Strait, causing a temporary traffic disruption a
- 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
