Oman steps up efforts to contain oil spill in Dhofar; no impact on desalination plants
Muscat: The Environment Authority (EA) and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) of the Sultanate of Oman are continuing their efforts, in coordination with relevant authorities, to address the grounding of the vessel Caroline Bezengi off the Hallaniyat Islands in the Dhofar Governorate. The efforts include a comprehensive national response that combines technical measures to address the oil spill, secure the vessel, and conduct ongoing environmental...
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