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UAE announces control of the spill from the tanker "GEM NO .2"

United Arab Emirates ·

The UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said it is coordinating with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority to secure the GEM NO .2 oil tanker, which was involved in an incident in the country's territorial waters. Authorities are taking steps to limit the associated risks and keep navigation safe.

The UAE lies on the Gulf coast near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. Safety of navigation in the Gulf has been a concern for regional governments and shipping firms in recent years.

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