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Oman contains 400-sq km oil spill from Caroline Bezengi

8/10/2026

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Oman authorities are containing an oil spill from the stranded tanker Caroline Bezengi and have launched aerial surveillance to reduce risks.
Omani officials say the spill covers 400 sq km and lies within 7 km of the Hallaniyat archipelago.
The Caroline Bezengi, loaded with one million barrels of crude in April, passed the Suez Canal and has been stranded near al-Qibliyyah Island since early June after an explosion.

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Oman authorities are containing an oil spill from the stranded tanker Caroline Bezengi and have launched aerial surveillance to reduce risks.
Omani officials say the spill covers 400 sq km and lies within 7 km of the Hallaniyat archipelago.
The Caroline Bezengi, loaded with one million barrels of crude in April, passed the Suez Canal and has been stranded near al-Qibliyyah Island since early June after an explosion.