Crude oil from a grounded tanker has reached Omani mainland beaches. The sanctioned vessel, Caroline Bezengi, is leaking nearly one million barrels. Contamination has spread north of Qabiliyah Island, endangering a marine protected area. Southern coasts of Masirah Island may also be affected soon. Satellite images show the spill covers over six hundred square kilometers.

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…

Leak area widens after unexplained blast on sanctioned Caroline Bezengi