A new rule requiring tankers carrying LPG through the Turkish straits to be accompanied by has been delayed to September 1, according to sources, citing an announcement by the Turkish VTS Traffic Control Center on Friday. The rule had been due to come into force Wednesday. All LPG tankers passing the Dardanelles and Bosporus will be obliged to use an escort tug, according to the announcement. The new rule is expected to affect costs rather than timings, significantly increasing transit fees. The Istanbul port authority was unavailable to comment. Bunkering operations in the are not expected to be affected by the new rule. Source: Platts
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02 August 2018 - 14:00
New tug boat rule for LPG tankers in Turkish straits delayed to Sep 1
A new rule requiring tankers carrying LPG through the Turkish straits to be accompanied by has been delayed to September 1, according to sources, citing an announcement by the Turkish VTS Traffic Control Center on Friday
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02 August 2018 - 14:00
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