Turkiye to require confirmation of insurance of tankers with oil products from February 6

Turkiye will require a document showing P&I insurance validity for ships carrying petroleum products through the Turkish straits from February 6, as it already does for crude oil ships, the general directorate of maritime affairs said on February 2, Report informs referring to Reuters.

Oil tankers suffered delays in passing through the Turkish straits in December, with Turkiye requiring that vessels provide proof they have insurance covering the duration of their transit through the straits.