Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast
Summary
An oil spill from the tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman's mainland, polluting beaches along the central coast. The spill, which started in June after the tanker ran aground, has affected up to 40 kilometers of coastline and is expected to impact more areas nearby.Key Facts
- The Caroline Bezengi tanker has been leaking oil since it ran aground off Oman's coast on June 8.
- Oil has spread to beaches in Ras Madrakah, polluting about 40 kilometers (25 miles) of coastline.
- Oil is expected to reach the southern coast of Masirah Island, affecting 10-20 kilometers (6-12 miles) of coastline.
- The spill covers nearly 400 square kilometers (154 square miles), centered around the Hallaniyat archipelago.
- The Hallaniyat islands are home to a marine reserve protecting sea turtles and other marine life.
- The tanker is part of Russia’s shadow fleet and is under sanctions by the EU, UK, Switzerland, Canada, and Ukraine.
- The ship is owned and operated by companies based in China.
- Environmental groups like Greenpeace warn the spill could cause a severe environmental disaster without urgent action.
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