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Çanakkale Strait closed to ships due to heavy fog

Heavy fog prompted Turkish authorities to close the Çanakkale Strait to ship traffic on Saturday afternoon, according to the Çanakkale Strait Ship Traffic Services Directorate. The closure, impacting vessels in both directions, went into effect at 5:40 p.m. local time (1440GMT).

Anadolu Agency MIDDLE EAST
Published February 01,2025
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Türkiye on Saturday closed the Çanakkale Strait to ships due to heavy fog, the Çanakkale Strait Ship Traffic Services Directorate said.

Two-way ship traffic had been suspended as of 5.40 p.m. local time (1440GMT).

Once the fog subsides, maritime traffic would resume.

Ferry services between Lapseki and Galipoli, on opposite banks of the strait, were also temporarily suspended due to the fog.