Hallaniyat Islands
Coverage of Hallaniyat Islands in the Nexus archive.
- Satellite images show evidence of oil leak spreading from sanctioned vessel near Oman
Satellite images reveal an oil leak spreading from the sanctioned Cameroon-flagged tanker Caroline Bezengi near Oman's Hallaniyat Islands, with experts warning the vessel could break apart during the monsoon season, risking a larger spill in a protected marine reserve. The tanker, part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' and carrying over 800,000 barrels of crude, has been stranded since June after an onboard explosion.
- Oil leak spreads from a sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman, images show
A sanctioned Russian oil tanker grounded off Oman's coast has been leaking crude oil, spreading an oil sheen over 20 square kilometers and threatening a marine protected area. The 274-meter tanker Caroline Bezengi, carrying over 800,000 barrels of oil, is at risk of breaking apart due to monsoon season conditions, raising concerns about a larger environmental disaster.