Oil Spill from Shadow Fleet Tanker Spreading Off Oman, Satellite Images Show

By Catherine Cartier and Jonathan Saul

BEIRUT/LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) – A sanctions-hit tanker is leaking oil off the coast of Oman and the spill has spread in recent days, increasing concern about possible environmental damage to coastal areas, according to an analysis of satellite imagery and shipping specialists.

The Caroline Bezengi took Russian oil on board at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk before leaving for its most recent voyage, ship tracking data shows.

It first reported difficulties on June 8 off the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla, two maritime security sources ?said, adding that initial