Abandoned Russian tanker leaking oil off Oman coast, threatening environmental disaster

TL;DR

A Russian oil tanker, the Caroline Bezengi, has run aground off the coast of Oman.
The tanker, linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' was damaged by an explosion on June 8 and abandoned by its crew.
Oil began leaking on June 30, with hundreds of thousands of gallons estimated spilled by August 7.
The vessel could have been carrying up to 40 million gallons of oil.
Oman is responsible for containment and mitigation efforts, facing adverse weather and potential lack of adequate insurance from the ship's owner.
The Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are home to protected marine life, including whales and sea turtles, and the area is a designated marine reserve.
Russia's shadow fleet often operates with opaque ownership and insufficient insurance, raising questions about cleanup costs.

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