Two Turkish ro-ros are starting new runs to Lebanon following the violence in Syria.

 

The vessels will connect Mersin to Tripoli from Monday.



They will carry freight, vehicles and passengers after talks between the two countries' governments.



The 5,200-gt Azzurra (built 1964), operated by East Med Line, will make the first trip.



It will be followed by Akgunler's 4,800-gt Roro Mersin (built 1967) on a weekly basis.