Duqm, Sultanate of Oman – The Environment Authority in the Sultanate of Oman announced that several beaches in the Ras Madrakah area of Duqm Governorate have been affected by oil pollution. This follows the grounding of an oil tanker off the Omani coast. The Authority explained that environmental monitoring and survey teams are following up on the incident’s repercussions in coordination with relevant authorities. The teams are also continuing to monitor the movement of the oil slick. Additionally, they aim to identify areas that may be affected in the coming period. Estimates indicate that the environmental impacts could extend along a coastline of approximately 40 kilometers in the Ras Madrakah area. There is also a possibility that the oil slick could reach the southern coasts of Masirah Island. This raises concerns about the potential for further marine pollution.
Authorities are intensifying survey and monitoring operations to determine the path and extent of the oil spill. They are also taking necessary measures to mitigate its impact on beaches and the marine environment. The incident has raised concerns about its repercussions on marine life and coastal ecosystems. These concerns are heightened if the leak continues or the oil slick spreads to new areas. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to address the grounded tanker and contain the spill. Omani authorities are closely monitoring the situation on the ground and in the environmental field. They emphasize the need to contain the pollution and prevent its spread to additional coastal areas.
