Oman moves to contain oil spill after tanker ran aground
The Oman Environment Authority on Monday said the ongoing spill had affected roughly 390 square km.
Oman is taking action to contain an oil spill off its southern coast following a tanker grounding in June. The spill, which began near Al-Qibliyyah Island, has affected approximately 390 square kilometers, primarily impacting the Hallaniyat archipelago and the newly established marine reserve. Environmental groups have raised alarm over the potential environmental disaster, noting the tanker carries about one million barrels of crude oil.
Authorities have deployed divers and conducted aerial surveillance to assess the situation and develop a plan for transferring the vessel's oil cargo to mitigate risks and protect marine life, including coral reefs and turtle nesting areas. The tanker is believed to be part of Russia's "shadow fleet," which has faced scrutiny for safety and maintenance practices.
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