The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted the 10th edition of the National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) alongside the 27th National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) & Preparedness Meeting on October 5 and 6, 2025, off the coast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
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.