UAE says tanker oil spill affects beaches in Umm Al Quwain
The ministry said containment and cleanup are underway, and beaches in Umm Al Quwain were closed while teams assessed environmental impacts.
- The United Arab Emirates Ministry announced a tanker oil spill affecting beaches in Umm Quwain on Friday, immediately beginning containment and cleanup operations with local and federal authorities.
- International maritime agencies identify the source as the Gem, a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf struck during a suspected Iranian drone attack on October 9-10.
- Twenty-Two Indian sailors were rescued from the 330-metre Gem vessel following the attack, while residents across Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Quwain reported strong fuel odors since the incident.
- Beaches and coastal areas in Umm Quwain remain temporarily closed until technical teams complete assessments, with fishermen urged to avoid fishing in affected zones.
- Ongoing survey operations monitor the marine environment as concerns grow regarding the environmental impact of the Iran war on the Arabian Gulf and the Arabian Sea.
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UAE Confirms Oil Spill off Umm Al Quwain Beaches Behind Odour Reported Across Several Emirates
نُشر هذا المقال أولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. لمتابعة المزيد من الأخبار والتقارير الحصرية، زورونا على موقعنا. The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that an oil spill off the beaches of Umm Al Quwain caused the odour reported across several emirates. Authorities said the odours pose no health risk to residents. Precautionary surveys, monitoring and assessments are continuing to evaluate the impacts and protect the marine environment. The vessel has b…
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