NATPOLREX-X 2025:
Conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) from October 5–6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Participants: Central ministries, coastal state governments, major ports, oil-handling agencies, maritime organisations, and over 40 foreign observers from 32 countries. Aim is To assess and enhance India’s national capability to respond to marine oil spills and test inter-agency coordination under the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP).
Features:
- Deployment of ships and aircraft equipped with pollution-control technology.
- Demonstration of India’s multi-tiered pollution response strategy.
- Focus on sustainable maritime practices and environmental protection.
