Oman's Environment Authority continues to carry out monitoring, follow-up and response operations regarding the oil pollution. The latest field results indicate that the extent of shorelines affected by pollution in the Ras Madrakah area is approximately 12 kilometres, with response operations currently underway on site, while no significant traces of pollution have been observed at other locations.
Monitoring results to date confirm that no impacts resulting from the oil pollution have reached the shores of Masirah Island, the southern part of which falls within the zone of potential influence.
With regard to the oil slick at sea, monitoring data and updated models indicate that it continues to move along its observed trajectory in the open sea, in a south-easterly direction from the Wilayat of Masirah toward the high seas, with ongoing tracking of its movement in accordance with marine and meteorological variables.
The Environment Authority, in coordination with the relevant entities, continues to carry out monitoring, field response and assessment of developments, and is taking the necessary measures to mitigate environmental impacts and protect the marine and coastal environment.