Dardanelles

Dense fog in the Dardanelles Strait has reduced visibility, prompting a temporary halt to vessel traffic in both directions as of 08:10.

In 2025, 44,468 vessels transited the Dardanelles Strait, totaling 966 million gross tonnage, with significant cruise traffic in the region.

The Mozambique-flagged tanker Boston Beacon suffered a generator failure in the Dardanelles Strait and was safely towed by rescue tugs.

MSC GIANNA III faced a mechanical failure in the Dardanelles but was safely anchored, ensuring no disruption to maritime traffic.

The MSC Türkiye, a massive container ship, successfully passed through the Dardanelles Strait, captivating onlookers along its route.