In a concerning development, oil pollution has stretched across nearly twelve kilometers of Oman's coastline. Fortunately, Masirah Island remains safe from the ongoing spill. The oil, having drifted weeks at sea, began to reach shore on Wednesday. Response teams are actively working to mitigate the effects of the leaking tanker, while the slick progressively moves towards the open waters.

Contamination reported along coast after explosion on tanker linked to Russia

By Jonathan Saul and Catherine CartierLONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - A vast oil spill from a leaking tanker has started to hit Oman's coastline, its environment agency confirmed on…

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…

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Daily tests in Ras Madrakah and Duqm have found samples safe