Oman races to contain spreading tanker oil spill
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Specialist salvage vessels, aircraft and pollution-control equipment are being deployed off Oman as crews race to contain a widening Russian crude oil spill that has reached the country’s mainland coast and threatens one of the Arabian Sea’s most sensitive marine ecosystems. The operation centres on the Caroline Bezengi, a 247-metre oil tanker that ran aground near…
Oman is racing against time to contain a spreading oil spill caused by the Russian crude tanker Caroline Bezengi. The 247-meter vessel ran aground near Qabiliyah Island after a mysterious explosion in June, leaving an estimated 800,000 barrels or more of oil to leak into the Arabian Sea. The spill has reached Oman's mainland coast and threatens a sensitive marine ecosystem.
Specialist salvage vessels, aircraft, and pollution-control equipment are being deployed to tackle the situation. The operation, coordinated by Ambrey, involves stabilising the tanker, restricting further leakage, and recovering oil from the sea. Authorities are also monitoring the potential threat to Masirah Island, more than 300 kilometers away.
The timing of the spill is complicated by the approaching Khareef monsoon, which can hinder containment efforts. The incident has raised concerns about the economic impact on coastal communities and the environmental risks to marine life.
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