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The Indian Coast Guard is conducting its major national pollution response exercise off the Chennai coast. This important drill tests how well different agencies work together during oil spill emergencies. The event comes after Coast Guard leaders recently attended an international summit in Rome. These exercises help ensure India is ready to protect its marine environment from pollution disasters.

Key Points: Indian Coast Guard Conducts NATPOLREX-X Oil Spill Exercise Chennai

  • Exercise tests India's marine oil spill response capabilities and emergency protocols
  • Evaluates coordination between multiple agencies during pollution incidents
  • Follows ICG's participation in global Coast Guard summit with 115 countries
  • Focuses on enhancing marine environment protection and disaster response systems
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Indian Coast Guard to conduct 10th edition of NATPOLREX-X in Chennai on October 5 and 6

Indian Coast Guard holds 10th national pollution response exercise off Chennai coast to test oil spill preparedness and inter-agency coordination efficiency.

"This biennial flagship exercise is designed to evaluate and enhance India's national preparedness to respond to marine oil spill incidents - Ministry of Defence"

New Delhi, October 3

The Indian Coast Guard is set to conduct the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) in conjunction with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on October 5 and 6.

The flagship exercise is designed to evaluate and enhance the country's preparedness to respond to marine oil spill incidents, as well as test the efficiency of coordination between the two agencies.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence wrote, "@IndiaCoastGuard is set to conduct the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) in conjunction with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting on 05-06 Oct 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

This biennial flagship exercise is designed to evaluate and enhance India's national preparedness to respond to marine oil spill incidents, while testing the efficiency of inter-agency coordination," the post read.

Earlier, a two-member Indian Coast Guard (ICG) delegation led by the Director General Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, participated in the 4th Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in Rome, Italy, held from September 11 to 12.

The Summit was attended by delegates from 115 countries and international organisations, reflecting its stature as a premier global forum for Coast Guard cooperation, according to an official statement by the Public Relations Officer (PRO), Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Commandant Amit Uniyal.

According to the official statement, the summit serves as a forum for sharing experiences and best practices across diverse areas, including Maritime Safety and Marine Environment Protection, such as emergency response to major pollution incidents, natural disasters, and marine accidents.

It also addresses Maritime Security, with a focus on countering transnational maritime crimes through advanced technologies, human resource development and training, and strengthening inter-regional and international cooperation under shared principles of conduct as "Guardians at Sea", the statement added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Our Coast Guard is doing commendable work. The fact that we're conducting such advanced exercises shows India's commitment to maritime safety and environmental protection. Jai Hind!
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Arjun K
While I appreciate these exercises, I hope the government also invests more in preventive measures. Better port infrastructure and stricter regulations can prevent spills from happening in the first place.
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Meera T
As someone from Chennai, I'm proud our city is hosting this important exercise. Our coastal communities depend on clean seas for their livelihood. Good to see proactive measures being taken.
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Sarah B
Impressive to see India taking global leadership in maritime safety. The participation in Rome summit shows our commitment to international cooperation. Well done Indian Coast Guard! 👏
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Vikram M
This is the 10th edition! Shows consistent effort over the years. Our marine protection capabilities have definitely improved. Hope they involve local fishing communities in awareness programs too.

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