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Jannah tanker oil spill impacts Oman
The Oman Environmental Authority has warned of an oil spill caused by a Russian oil tanker under sanctions, sailing toward the shores of Ras Madhrakah in the southeastern part of the Sultanate. Teams have been deployed to monitor the spill and attempt to limit its spread amid tensions in the region and a maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The oil slick is estimated to cover up to 40 kilometers and could reach Masirah Island within the next few hours, an area rich in marine life and home to sensitive species of sea turtles, putting it at risk of a potential environmental disaster. The tanker "Karoline Bezenji" was carrying approximately 800,000 barrels of Russian oil when it ran aground in June, amidst sanctions targeting the Russian shipping fleet that are used to circumvent sanctions and sell oil through unofficial networks.
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