OIL LEAK SPREADS FROM A SANCTIONED TANKER GROUNDED OFF OMAN, IMAGES SHOW

A sanctioned tanker, the Suezmax tanker Caroline Bezengi, has been grounded off the coast of Oman, and satellite images show crude oil leaking and spreading from the vessel. According to Associated Press, the leak was observed in recent days, with the oil sheen covering about 20 square kilometers. The tanker is located near a marine protected area, raising environmental concerns.

The images, reviewed by the Associated Press, indicate that the crude oil has been gradually coming out of the tanker in low quantities over the last week, affecting shorelines in the area. An environmental expert, Wim Zwijnenburg, noted that the size of the oil sheen is growing, posing a risk to the environment. The leak has spread into a thin sheen around Qibliyah Island, part of the Hallaniyat Islands.

The incident highlights the potential environmental risks associated with sanctioned tankers and the importance of monitoring their activities. The location of the leak, near a marine protected area, adds to the concern about the potential impact on the ecosystem.

• Sanctioned tanker Caroline Bezengi grounded off Oman
• Crude oil leak observed in recent days
• Oil sheen covers about 20 square kilometers

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