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Oil Spill Reaches Oman Mainland, Polluting 40km Coastline

8/13/2026

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Oman’s Environment Authority says the Caroline Bezengi spill has reached the mainland, polluting about 40 km of coast after the tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet ran aground on 30 June following an 8 June blast near Al Qibliyyah Island.
Officials report the slick covers nearly 400 km² within 7 km of shore, while independent estimates range up to over 2,000 km².
Oil has reached Ras Madrakah’s beaches and may threaten Masirah Island’s coral reefs and turtles.

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Oman’s Environment Authority says the Caroline Bezengi spill has reached the mainland, polluting about 40 km of coast after the tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet ran aground on 30 June following an 8 June blast near Al Qibliyyah Island.
Officials report the slick covers nearly 400 km² within 7 km of shore, while independent estimates range up to over 2,000 km².
Oil has reached Ras Madrakah’s beaches and may threaten Masirah Island’s coral reefs and turtles.