Salvage work begins on tanker leaking oil off Oman, risk firm says
Summary
A tanker named Caroline Bezengi has been leaking oil off the coast of Oman since June after an explosion on board. A salvage operation has started to stabilize the ship and reduce environmental damage, but the cleanup is difficult due to bad weather and the tanker’s unclear ownership.Key Facts
- The Caroline Bezengi tanker has been leaking oil near the Hallaniyat islands off Oman since June.
- The oil spill has reached Omani beaches and expanded from 45 to about 1,300 square kilometers in size.
- Ambrey, a UK risk management company, is coordinating the salvage effort with Omani authorities and international partners.
- The International Maritime Organization is closely monitoring the situation and supporting response efforts.
- The International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds will not take part, as the spill may be linked to an act of war.
- The rescue effort faces challenges from the Khareef monsoon weather season and the tanker’s unclear ownership and insurance.
- Greenpeace says international help with specialized equipment is urgently needed to manage the large and remote spill.
- Specialists have boarded the tanker to start securing the damaged cargo and to prevent more oil from leaking.
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