Muscat: The Environment Authority continues to monitor the repercussions of the vessel grounding incident near Al Qibliyah Island, part of the Al Hallaniyat Islands archipelago in the Governorate of Dhofar.
According to Oman News Agency, efforts are underway to conduct and execute monitoring, survey, and environmental handling operations in coordination with relevant entities. The use of technical monitoring means, satellite imagery, and numerical models is being employed to track the movement and spread of oil slicks and predict their potential landing sites.
The Authority clarified that today's monitoring results showed that some beaches in the Ras Madrakah area were affected by oil pollution. There is an expectation of an affected coastal stretch reaching up to 40 kilometers in length in the same area. Additionally, there is a possibility of the southern beaches of Masirah Island being affected in the coming hours within a range of 10 to 20 kilometers according to current data. Meanwhile, specialized teams continue follow-up and response efforts, taking necessary measures to limit the spread and minimize potential impacts, with a focus on areas of high environmental sensitivity.
The Authority called on fishermen, beachgoers, and members of the community not to approach any spotted materials or pollutants. They are encouraged to report these to the competent authorities. The Authority reaffirmed its commitment to continued tracking of updates and will announce any developments through official channels.
