UAE Says Oil Leak From Tanker Has Been Stopped, Pollution Eases
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UAE says oil leak from tanker has been stopped, pollution eases
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the UAE reported that there had been a successful halt to the oil spill from the GEM No. 2 tank vessel, which had previously been subjected to air strikes, and that the tank vessel had begun reconstruction work, provided RIA News with a reference to the Emirate Information Agency WAM. The vessel had specialized technical teams: they were repairing damaged parts, restoring operating systems and evaluat…
UAE brings oil tanker leak under control, coastal cleanup continues
DUBAI: The UAE has brought an oil tanker leak under control, with no new leakage detected, as environmental cleanup operations continued along coastlines affected by the spill, the Emirates News Agency reported on Friday. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said technical teams had secured the leak from the tanker, GEM NO. 2, and stopped it at the source. Authorities continued monitoring the spread of pollution and treating affected coasta…
"The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure reported that, according to recent estimates at the scene of the incident, no new oil spills were detected from the tanker, maritime and air monitoring and surveillance operations were continuing, and satellite imagery was being used to closely monitor the situation and identify any new developments", the material states.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates has confirmed the continued joint coordination with the Ministry of Climate Change and the Environment, the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority and the competent federal and local authorities to monitor the insurance of the oil tanker GEM NO-2 following an accident in the territorial waters of the State, take the necessary measures to reduce the risks …
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