Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show
Summary
A tanker called Caroline Bezengi, carrying nearly a million barrels of oil, is sinking off the coast of Oman and leaking oil into the sea. The oil spill has been growing quickly, spreading over hundreds of square kilometers, and threatens a protected marine area with endangered wildlife.Key Facts
- The Caroline Bezengi tanker has been stuck near Qibliyah Island, Oman, for about two months.
- The ship suffered an explosion on June 8 and is now partly submerged and leaking oil.
- The oil spill has spread from 45 square kilometers in late July to about 600 square kilometers by early August.
- The spilled oil is reaching Qibliyah Island and surrounding waters, impacting a protected marine area.
- This area is home to endangered species like certain seabirds and the rare Arabian Sea humpback whale.
- The tanker is part of Russia’s "shadow fleet" and is under sanctions by the UK and European Union for carrying Russian oil.
- The owners of the ship are believed to be based in Shanghai.
- Oman’s government is monitoring the spill and is prepared to respond but has not yet confirmed salvage efforts or containment actions.
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