Satellite images show evidence of oil leak spreading from sanctioned vessel near Oman

The Caroline Bezengi, reportedly carrying over 800,000 barrels of Russian crude, is leaking oil into a marine reserve home to endangered wildlife off Oman's coast.

Tanker is sanctioned by Canada, UK and the EU for carrying oil that originated in Russia and ‘has been or is likely to be involved in activity whose object or effect is to destabilize Ukraine’

Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press reveal there's crude oil leaking from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman's coast

Satellite images reviewed by The Associated Press reveal there's crude oil leaking from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman's coast

Oil leak spreads from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman, images show  AP News

By Catherine Cartier and Jonathan Saul BEIRUT/LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman and the spill has spread in recent days, increasing concern about possible environmental damage to coastal areas, according to an analysis of satellite imagery and shipping specialists.

BEIRUT/LONDON, July 31 - A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman and the spill has spread in recent days, increasing concern about possible environmental damage to coastal areas, according to an analysis of satellite imagery and shipping specialists.

Oil spill from shadow fleet tanker spreading off Oman, satellite images show  Reuters

UN says authorities assessing safety and pollution risks 4 MIN(s) ago UPDATED 4 MIN(s) ago Reuters A satellite image shows what appears to be an oil slick off the coast of Dhofar Governorate, Oman, July 13, 2026. Satellite imagery analysis and experts indicate the slick may be linked to the Caroline Bezengi, a vessel u

The area's monsoon season, which usually peaks in July and August, can bring severe weather conditions that could rapidly spread the crude oil, experts warned.