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Story summary
- Oil from tanker Caroline Bezengi has reached Oman's coast, contaminating 40 km of shoreline.
- The ship ran aground on 30 June after a blast, carrying 800,000 barrels of crude.
- Satellite images show the slick growing from 390 km² to over 2,000 km² in a reserve.
- Firm Ambrey leads salvage with vessels, aircraft and 100 t of equipment.
- Experts warn a release could spill 40-50 million gallons, prompting Oman to ban fishermen and deploy booms and dispersants.
