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British firm starts oil spill containment near Amman
A British company has been contracted to rescue the Russian oil tanker "Karoline Bizenji," which ran aground off the coast of Oman at the end of June following a mysterious explosion that caused it to run aground, with estimates suggesting its cargo exceeded 800,000 barrels of oil. Satellite images confirmed the rapid spread of oil over hundreds of square kilometers, posing a significant environmental threat as the oil approaches a protected marine area, especially amid the adverse weather conditions typical of the fall season. Omani authorities warn that the oil spill could reach more than an additional 100 kilometers, with the leak located 200 kilometers north of Al Qabiliyah Island. No estimates have yet been provided regarding the duration or cost of the operation, amid unprecedented environmental risks if the vessel sinks or is destroyed.
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