# Oman says oil spill from stricken tanker has reached its coast

https://mins.news/en/item/20844

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-13 04:26 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/13/oman-says-oil-spill-from-stricken-tanker-has-reached-its-coast?traffic_source=rss

> Oil leaking from the Caroline Bezengi tanker, disabled off Oman since June, has reached beaches at Ras Madrakah and affected up to 40km of coastline, Oman’s Environment Authority says. The slick is expected to reach southern Masirah Island, while environmental groups warn of an “unprecedented oil disaster.”

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