Oil spill contained at public beach in Fujairah

The Fujairah Environment Authority’s emergency team responded swiftly to a report of oil pollution on a beach in the emirate, quickly containing the spill.

The team discovered an oily patch during routine marine inspections, which had begun to leak onto the shore near several hotels.

The authority worked closely with specialized companies, stakeholders, and the affected hotels to control the situation and ramp up efforts. Maritime observers intensified patrols to ensure surrounding waters remained free of pollution.

In partnership with the Dibba Al-Fujairah Municipality, teams were also deployed to clean the sand on public beaches, protecting Fujairah's golden shores and ensuring visitors could continue to enjoy the area.

The Fujairah Environment Authority is investigating the cause of the spill and will take legal action against those responsible.

It expressed gratitude to the hotel establishments for their quick reporting, which played a key role in the fast response to the incident. The authority also urged the public to report any environmental violations by calling the toll-free number 800 368.

استجابة سريعة لبلاغ تلوث نفطي من قبل فريق الطوارئ لهيئة الفجيرة للبيئة واحتواءه على الفور
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— هيئة الفجيرة للبيئة (@fuj_environment) October 18, 2024