Indian Coast Guard Conducts 10th NATPOLREX Off Chennai Coast
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to conduct the 10th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) off the Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu, beginning tomorrow. The two-day biennial event is India’s flagship marine pollution preparedness exercise, organized to test and strengthen the nation’s response capabilities against marine oil spill disasters. This exercise will be held in conjunction with the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Preparedness Meeting, bringing together key national and international stakeholders involved in maritime environmental protection.
The National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX) is a biennial exercise organized by the Indian Coast Guard, which functions as the Central Coordinating Authority for oil spill response in Indian waters under the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP).
The 10th edition—NATPOLREX-X (2025)—aims to,
Strengthen maritime environmental governance and international cooperation in pollution response.
The event will bring together a wide spectrum of stakeholders from across India and abroad, including,
In addition, over 40 foreign observers from 32 countries and 100 national delegates will attend the exercise, highlighting India’s growing role in global marine environmental protection efforts.
To showcase India’s maritime pollution response capability, the Indian Coast Guard will deploy a comprehensive fleet of pollution control vessels, aircraft, and specialized equipment.
Key assets to be used include,
The drills will demonstrate tiered response mechanisms—local, regional, and national—ensuring readiness for any oil spill emergency within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
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