Oman trying to contain extensive oil spill from stricken tanker
Summary
Oman is trying to contain a large oil spill near its southern coast caused by a damaged tanker stuck for over a month in a protected marine area. The spill threatens local marine life and ecosystems, and authorities are working on plans to remove the oil safely.Key Facts
- The oil spill covers about 400 square kilometers (150 square miles) near Oman's southern coast.
- The spill is close to sensitive areas, including a marine reserve with coral reefs and turtle nesting sites.
- The tanker Caroline Bezengi has been stranded since early June after an explosion caused water to enter the ship.
- The tanker carried around one million barrels of crude oil destined for Asia.
- Omani officials are using aerial surveillance and divers to manage the situation and plan to transfer oil from the ship.
- The Caroline Bezengi is part of Russia’s “shadow fleet,” which avoids Western sanctions through complex ownership and registration.
- The tanker is under sanctions from the EU, Ukraine, the UK, Canada, and Switzerland.
- The Gulf region has seen increased attacks on tankers since the US-Israel war on Iran began in February.
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