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Oman Reports 390-km² Oil Spill Near Hallaniyat Islands

8/11/2026

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Oman Monitors Spill

Oman’s Environment Authority said on 10 Aug 2026 the oil spill covers 390 sq km near the Hallaniyat Islands.
The 247-m vessel Caroline Bezengi, sanctioned by Britain and the EU for links to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” carried 1 million barrels of crude when its crew reported an explosion on 8 June 2026 off Yemen.
Officials are monitoring the slick, which satellite images show within 7 km (4.4 mi) of the coast, using surveys and models.

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Al-Amri Leads Response

Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al-Amri leads response, linking Environment Authority with Air Force, Coast Guard and Navy.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Rawahi says priority actions are aerial surveillance, diving inspections and safe off-loading of the oil cargo.
A specialist contractor assists the Ministry of Transport with hull inspections to locate leaks, while seawater testing protects desalination plants and tourism as models forecast a 121 km northeast drift of the slick in 48 hours.

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Oman Monitors Spill

Oman’s Environment Authority said on 10 Aug 2026 the oil spill covers 390 sq km near the Hallaniyat Islands.
The 247-m vessel Caroline Bezengi, sanctioned by Britain and the EU for links to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” carried 1 million barrels of crude when its crew reported an explosion on 8 June 2026 off Yemen.
Officials are monitoring the slick, which satellite images show within 7 km (4.4 mi) of the coast, using surveys and models.

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