Oman is ramping up efforts to contain an oil spill from the stranded tanker Caroline Bezengi, according to a report by Middle East Eye. The vessel, a sanctioned tanker carrying Russian crude, is grounded off the coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat Islands in southern Oman. An apparent explosion on the tanker, initially categorized as a maritime security event, has escalated into a serious environmental emergency, with the spill reaching the mainland coast. Omani authorities are focused on containing the spread of the pollution to mitigate environmental damage. Market pricing suggests a decrease in the likelihood of traffic normalization through the Strait of Hormuz by September 30.
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