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EU, UK-Sanctioned Caroline Bezengi Leaks Oil Off Oman Coast

7/18/2026

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Satellite imagery showed a silver-grey slick in a protected cove southwest of al-Qibliyyah island, indicating an oil leak from the Caroline Bezengi tanker.
The EU and Britain have sanctioned the Caroline Bezengi for transporting Russian fuel, making a leak off Oman likely.
Authorities have not determined the cause, citing mechanical failure, a Ukrainian attack or regional tensions, and note no comment from Rentoor Shipmanagement.

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Satellite imagery showed a silver-grey slick in a protected cove southwest of al-Qibliyyah island, indicating an oil leak from the Caroline Bezengi tanker.
The EU and Britain have sanctioned the Caroline Bezengi for transporting Russian fuel, making a leak off Oman likely.
Authorities have not determined the cause, citing mechanical failure, a Ukrainian attack or regional tensions, and note no comment from Rentoor Shipmanagement.