Ambrey said specialists have boarded the Suezmax tanker Caroline, aground off the Al Hallaniyat Islands on Oman’s southern coast; rescue vessels, aircraft and equipment are en route. Omani state news reported an oil slick of about 390 sq km and said mainland beaches have been contaminated; the government environment agency is monitoring the leak. Monsoon-season seas and weather are expected to hamper salvage and response operations. Waters around the Al Hallaniyat Islands contain coral reefs, fi

Ambrey said specialists have boarded the Suezmax tanker Caroline, aground off the Al Hallaniyat Islands on Oman’s southern coast; rescue vessels, aircraft and equipment are en route. Omani state news reported an oil slick of about 390 sq km and said mainland beaches have been contaminated; the government environment agency is monitoring the leak. Monsoon-season seas and weather are expected to hamper salvage and response operations. Waters around the Al Hallaniyat Islands contain coral reefs, fish, nesting sea turtles and sightings of dolphins and whales.