The Very Large Crude Carrier was previously engulfed in fire and is currently under salvage operations. Although the ship Caroline Bezengi reported on October 16 that the spill had been contained to a thin sheen of residuals, maritime observers confirmed on October 19 that the vessel continues to leak crude oil into the sea.
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Gem No. 2 Oil Spill Threatens UAE Desalination Plants
Commodities6 hours ago
Residents in Dubai districts including Deira, Al Nahda, and Mudon are reporting unusual gasoline smells as oil leaks from a damaged tanker. The vessel Gem No. 2 is discharging cargo 25 kilometers off Umm Al Quwain, and naval intelligence from Windward indicates the resulting slick could reach ports and desalination plant intakes in Ajman and Sharjah by October 23 if the leak is not controlled.
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