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Title: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: teachers on February 19, 2020, 02:25:50 PM

I have never seen, photographed or seen on Marine Traffic a Stolt tanker in the Bosphorus.for such a big company with many ships.
Has anyone ever seen or photographed one?.
I was beginning to wonder if they are barred.
President Erdogan is planning a canal to replace the Bosphorus, i beleive this is mainly to stop chemical and crude oil from transiting the Bosphorus.

Title: Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: Tim J. on February 19, 2020, 07:03:32 PM

Well, Black Sea is probably just not their market / trade (there is more crude / product and less specialized chemicals). It's difficult to ban someone from using the straits in terms of international law...

Title: Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: Cavit Ege Tulca on February 26, 2020, 07:33:22 AM

I saw the STOLT FLAMENCO in Istanbul on 23/01/2020, you can see her at the 1 hour mark of my January video below:

https://youtu.be/kTImk5GK78Q?t=3611

Title: Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: teachers on February 26, 2020, 01:16:35 PM

Thanks for letting me know Cavit, so there is a chance i might catch one on my next visit.

Title: Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: NeilB on March 17, 2020, 07:03:23 PM

Hi - I saw the STOLT BOBCAT in the Bosphorus June 29th 2014 - photo attached

Title: Re: Stolt tankers in the Bosphorus.
Post by: teachers on March 18, 2020, 12:38:08 PM

Nice photo Neil, thanks for adding to the topic.
I really like the Stolt tankers, especially the colours when they are freshly painted.