Movement of ships according to Istanbul Strait is suspended in both directions

The movement of ships according to the Istanbul Strait is temporarily suspended in both directions. This was reported by the Main Directorate of the Coast Guard of Turkey.

According to management, the movement of the vessels in the direction of the North-South is suspended from 05:30, and in the direction of the southeaster-from 05:43 hours local time.

The cause of such measures was a fall in visibility. The fog was mainly formed around the strait, as well as closer to the waters of the Black Sea.