UN warns oil spill from stranded tanker nears Omani island
A UN agency has warned that a major oil slick is approaching Oman’s Qibliyah Island after the Caroline B stranded, raising environmental concerns.
The United Nations has raised alarm over an imminent oil spill potentially reaching Oman's Qibliyah Island following the stranding of tanker Caroline B. The international body expressed increasing concerns over the environmental ramifications that could arise from the spill in the region. According to the agency, the tanker, which was carrying a million barrels of Russian oil, first encountered difficulties on June 8 while off the Yemen coast.
Initial evaluations suggest that an explosion occurred on the stranded vessel, which was on its way to Asia. However, access to the stranded tanker near Oman's coast has been hampered by strong winds, thereby delaying rescue efforts. The oil spill has resulted in a slick covering approximately 400 square kilometers, with ongoing apprehensions about the deteriorating situation, particularly given the ship's involvement in European sanctions.
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