Research Article

An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area

Number: Advanced Online Publication Early Pub Date: May 21, 2026
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An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area

Abstract

This study analyzes the waiting times of vessels voluntarily anchoring at the Bozcaada Anchorage Area, located at the southern entrance of the Çanakkale Strait, during 2024. The dataset consists of vessels with anchorage durations between 72-168 hours (short-term) and over 168 hours (long-term).The results reveal a clear distinction between short-term and long-term anchorage regimes. Short-term anchorage durations remain relatively stable, averaging 4-6 days, whereas long-term anchorage extends to several weeks and shows significant variability. Oil/chemical tankers and dry cargo vessels exhibit the longest average durations, reaching approximately 43 and 32 days, respectively. A multiple regression model was applied to identify the determinants of anchorage duration. The findings indicate that long-term anchorage behavior is the most influential factor, increasing waiting time by approximately 18 days on average, while variables such as gross tonnage, vessel type, and anchorage fees have limited explanatory power. Overall, the Bozcaada anchorage area functions as an operational waiting zone, where prolonged anchorage is primarily driven by structural and operational factors rather than transit-related constraints.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Maritime Business Administration, Marine Transportation, Maritime Transportation Engineering, Marine Vehicles Management Engineering, Deck and Navigation Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

May 21, 2026

Publication Date

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Submission Date

February 10, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 5, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Number: Advanced Online Publication

APA
Öztekin, A., & Üreyil, Ö. (2026). An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area. Journal of Naval Sciences and Engineering, Advanced Online Publication, 243-271. https://doi.org/10.56850/jnse.1885797
AMA
1.Öztekin A, Üreyil Ö. An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area. JNSE. 2026;(Advanced Online Publication):243-271. doi:10.56850/jnse.1885797
Chicago
Öztekin, Alkan, and Özgür Üreyil. 2026. “An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area”. Journal of Naval Sciences and Engineering, no. Advanced Online Publication: 243-71. https://doi.org/10.56850/jnse.1885797.
EndNote
Öztekin A, Üreyil Ö (May 1, 2026) An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area. Journal of Naval Sciences and Engineering Advanced Online Publication 243–271.
IEEE
[1]A. Öztekin and Ö. Üreyil, “An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area”, JNSE, no. Advanced Online Publication, pp. 243–271, May 2026, doi: 10.56850/jnse.1885797.
ISNAD
Öztekin, Alkan - Üreyil, Özgür. “An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area”. Journal of Naval Sciences and Engineering. Advanced Online Publication (May 1, 2026): 243-271. https://doi.org/10.56850/jnse.1885797.
JAMA
1.Öztekin A, Üreyil Ö. An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area. JNSE. 2026;:243–271.
MLA
Öztekin, Alkan, and Özgür Üreyil. “An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area”. Journal of Naval Sciences and Engineering, no. Advanced Online Publication, May 2026, pp. 243-71, doi:10.56850/jnse.1885797.
Vancouver
1.Alkan Öztekin, Özgür Üreyil. An Analysis of Ship Waiting Times at Bozcaada Anchorage Area. JNSE. 2026 May 1;(Advanced Online Publication):243-71. doi:10.56850/jnse.1885797