Efforts underway to reduce the environmental impacts of a stranded vessel at the Halaniyat Islands
Published: 01:08 PM,Aug 07,2026 | EDITED : 05:08 PM,Aug 07,2026
The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTCIT) is sending response teams to the Caroline Bezengi, an oil tanker stranded near the Hallaniyat Islands off the southern governorate of Dhofar, to limit any potential environmental impact.
The sanctioned ship was loaded with Russian crude before the voyage, shipping data showed.
An oil spill from the 274-meter (900-foot) vessel has been spreading, raising concern about damage to coastal areas and sea life.
The Caroline Bezengi's crew first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources said, with the initial assessments indicating that a blast occurred onboard.
The ship's registered owner is Rentoor Shipmanagement Ltd and its manager is Villar Shipmanagement Ltd, according to LSEG data.