Aug 6 (Reuters) – Oman is sending response groups to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded close to the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to restrict any potential environmental influence, Omani state media reported on Thursday.
The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude previous to the voyage, transport information confirmed. An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, elevating concern about injury to coastal areas and sea life.
The Caroline Bezengi’s crew first reported difficultieson June 8off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime safety sources mentioned, with the preliminary assessments indicating {that a} blast occurred onboard.
The ship’s registered proprietor is Rentoor Shipmanagement Ltd and its supervisor is Villar Shipmanagement Ltd, based on LSEG information. Reuters couldn’t instantly attain these corporations, which look like primarily based in China.
(Reporting by Enas Alashray, Ahmed Tolba and Lisa Baertlein; enhancing by David Gaffen)
AL-MONITOR All-Entry offers you limitless entry to all our journalism, the complete Each day Briefing, unique interviews, premium newsletters, and stay occasions — for lower than $2/week.
