<p>Istanbul Lines has announced it has commenced its Narli service, which involves the operation of scheduled ferry trips across the Sea of Marmara between Eskihisar (Istanbul) and Tavsanli (Yalova) using three vessels. The vessels in service are double-ended, open type vessels that cruise at a speed of 12 knots, each with the capacity to carry 125 cars or 30 trucks, and up to 600 passengers.</p>
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<p>Istanbul Lines is a brand formed by Negmar operating to popularize sea travel in the Sea of Marmara separating Turkey&rsquo;s Asian and European sides. Under the Istanbul Lines brand, Negmar operates scheduled RORO ferries on the Ambarli &ndash; Bandirma route for the transport of commercial trucks. Negmar also operates a car ferry service on the Eskihisar &ndash; Yalova (Tavsanli) route under the commercial name Narli Feribot.</p>
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