Dense fog leads to suspension of ship traffic in Dardanelles Strait
13 oC
13 oC
Güneşli
13 oC
Güneşli
The Dardanelles Strait witnessed a complete halt in maritime traffic today due to dense fog enveloping the region.
The Dardanelles Strait Vessel Traffic Services Directorate issued a notice to all ship captains traveling from both the north and south, declaring the closure of the strait to two-way transit ship passages effective from 02:05.
Visibility at sea has plummeted as the fog thickened, leading to significant challenges for navigation. This weather event has also caused sporadic interruptions in local ferry services operating in the nearby Bosphorus Strait.
Authorities have stated that ship traffic is expected to resume once the fog dissipates. Mariners and local commuters are advised to stay updated on weather conditions and follow directives from maritime traffic control for safety and operational continuity. (ILKHA)
LEGAL WARNING: All rights of the published news, photos and videos are reserved by İlke Haber Ajansı Basın Yayın San. Trade A.Ş. Under no circumstances can all or part of the news, photos and videos be used without a written contract or subscription.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan to discuss a range of topics including bilateral ties and broader regional and global developments.
Russia and Ukraine have reached a landmark agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war (POWs) each, marking one of the largest such swaps since the onset of the conflict.
On the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, marking the 1948 forced expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland, HÜDA PAR’s Foreign Relations Presidency issued a strong statement condemning ongoing efforts to exile Palestinians from Gaza.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Presidential Complex in Ankara on Friday for critical bilateral discussions aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine and strengthening ties between the two nations.
