An oil spill from the grounded tanker Caroline Bezengi is reported to be reaching Oman’s mainland, the UN shipping agency said on Wednesday.

Oman battles a 390 sq km oil slick from the grounded Caroline Bezengi, using satellites, aircraft and marine surveys to track pollution and protect sensitive coasts.

The Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources said, adding that initial assessments…