Oman says it is responding to an incident involving the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, which is stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern Dhofar governorate. Omani state media reports that the country’s transport ministry and environment authority are coordinating efforts to limit any potential environmental impact. Reports say response teams are being sent to the vessel. The tanker is described as 274 meters long and has been spreading an oil spill, prompting concerns about possible damage to coastal areas and marine life. Shipping data cited by one outlet indicates the sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude before the voyage. Details about the source and extent of the spill are not fully specified across the reports, but the focus remains on containment and environmental protection. Oman’s actions are presented as a precautionary response to reduce harm while managing the stranded vessel near the islands.
Oman sends response teams after Caroline Bezengi stranded near Hallaniyat Islands
Oman says it is responding to an incident involving the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi, which is stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern Dhofar governorate. Omani state media reports that t...
- Oman says it is responding to an incident involving the oil tanker Caroline Bezengi.
- The vessel is stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off Dhofar in southern Oman.
- Omani transport and environment authorities report they are sending response teams to limit environmental impact.
- Reports say an oil spill is spreading from the 274-meter vessel.
- One report says the tanker is sanctioned and was loaded with Russian crude before its voyage.
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Oman is sending response teams to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact, Omani state media reported on Thursday.The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude prior to the voyage, shipping data showed. An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, raising concern about damage to coastal areas and sea life.
3 hours agoOman says it is responding to vessel incident near Hallaniyat Islands Oman's transport ministry and environment authority said it was responding to an incident involving the Caroline Bezengi vessel, which is stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact, Omani state media reported on Thursday.
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