Aug 6 (Reuters) - Oman is sending response teams to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact, Omani state media reported on Thursday.The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude prior to the voyage, shipping data showed. An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, raising concern about damage to coastal areas and sea life.

Oman onderneemt actie tegen een gesanctioneerde Russische tanker die olie lekt voor de kust van het land. Het Aziatische land hoopt de gevolgen voor het milieu te beperken. Het…

Officials said the response includes field surveys, satellite imagery and technical modelling to track developments and assess any environmental risks