Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline
- Oil leaking from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman's mainland beaches north of Qabiliyah Island, threatening nearby islands and marine protected areas.
- The tanker Caroline Bezengi, carrying nearly 1 million barrels of oil, is linked to Russia's shadow fleet and began leaking after an explosion in June.
- Oman's Environment Authority is monitoring the spill and reported contamination at Ras Madrakah beaches, while authorities warn that Masirah Island's southern coast could soon be affected.
- Response teams are actively working to reduce the pollution impact and prioritize areas of high environmental sensitivity.
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Oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached coastline, Oman says
The beaches of Ras Madrakah on mainland Oman, around 200 kilometres north of Qabiliyah Island, have also been contaminated, according to Oman's Environment Authority, which has been keeping an eye on the leak.
Oil spill from grounded tanker reaches Oman’s mainland beaches
Oman’s Environment Authority said Wednesday that oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the country’s coast had reached mainland beaches. The spill threatened marine habitats and a nearby protected area…
Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline
Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country’s mainland, to the north of the island.
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