Muscat – Environment Authority (EA) is actively monitoring a situation involving a vessel that ran aground near Al Qibliyah Island, located within the marine buffer zone of the Hallaniyat Islands in the Dhofar Governorate.

Following the incident, a technical team from the Environment Authority’s Directorate General in Dhofar visited the site on Wednesday, July 1, to conduct a thorough inspection. The team performed a visual examination of the vessel and collected water samples from the surrounding coastal areas.

Official test results have confirmed that there is currently no evidence of oil pollution or contamination in the marine environment. The Authority is coordinating with the National Committee for Emergency Management to address the situation and is prepared to implement necessary measures according to established safety protocols. The public is encouraged to rely solely on official sources for information regarding this event and to avoid spreading unverified rumours.