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Rajnath Singh to commission ICG's 1st indigenously built PCV, Samudra Prat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The commissioning of Samudra Pratap will enhance the ICG's capabilities in responding to marine pollution incidents, safeguarding India's maritime environment and resources
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IIT Guwahati researchers develop novel material to detect fuel adulteratio
Updated : 4 months ago IST
IIT Guwahati researchers have developed a novel material capable of detecting kerosene adulteration in petrol and absorbing oil from water by forming semi-solid gels. The innovation could aid environmental cleanup and prevent fuel-related accidents, the institute said.
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10th NATPOLREX-X and 27th NOSDCP meeting held at Chennai on October 5-6
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Indian Coast Guard hosts 27th NOSDCP meet, launches 10th NATPOLREX Exercis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Director General Paramesh Sivamani, AVSM, PTM, TM, Chairperson of the National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan (NOSDCP) and Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), inaugurated the 27th NOSDCP meeting in Chennai on Sunday.
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Indian Coast Guard to conduct 10th edition of NATPOLREX-X in Chennai on Oc
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Oil slick detected after Liberian container vessel sinks off Kerala Coast;
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched a full-scale pollution response operation following the sinking of the Liberian container vessel MV MSC ELSA 3, which went down on May 25, 2025, approximately 15 nautical miles southwest of Alappuzha, Kerala. Within hours of the vessel's submergence, ICG
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Kerala: Containers from sunk Liberian vessel spotted on Kollam coast
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Eight containers from the Liberia-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3, which sank off the Kochi coast on May 25 due to flooding, was spotted on the Kollam coast on Monday.
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ICG, Haldia Dock Complex conduct marine pollution response workshop to str
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), in collaboration with the Haldia Dock Complex (HDC), on Saturday hosted a two-day Marine Pollution Response Seminar and Workshop from May 21-22, 2025, according to an official release.
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IIT Guwahati develops hybrid aerogel for wastewater, oil spill treatment
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati research team has developed a novel, multi-functional aerogel with significant potential to address some of today's most pressing environmental challenges - including wastewater treatment, industrial pollution, and oil-water separation.
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Indian Coast Guard to celebrate 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard marks its 49th Raising Day on 1st February 2025, celebrating its growth from a small force in 1977 to a formidable maritime security service with over 150 ships and 75 aircraft. The ICG's key achievements include life-saving missions, anti-smuggling efforts, disaster r
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Oil spill prompts national emergency in Russia
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Moscow on Thursday declared a national state of emergency following an oil spill caused by two separate incidents involving Russian tankers in the Black Sea.
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Indian Coast Guard hosts National Oil Spill Disaster Contingency Plan meet
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
In his address, DG S Paramesh reaffirmed the ICG's commitment to addressing regional threats, including marine oil and chemical spills.
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