Coast Guard holds seminar and mock drill on pollution response
The Indian Coast Guard concluded a two-day seminar and mock drill in Mangalore focused on marine pollution response. The event emphasized inter-agency collaboration and the development of new technologies to manage maritime environmental emergencies.
Why it matters
Effective maritime pollution response is critical for protecting marine ecosystems and ensuring industrial safety in coastal regions.
A two-day seminar on pollution response followed by a mock drill organised by the Indian Coast Guard Headquarters No. 3 (Karnataka) ended here on Wednesday.
The event witnessed participation from various stakeholders, including afloat units under command, port authorities, and other maritime agencies.
The seminar aimed to enhance preparedness and coordination among all agencies involved in marine pollution response. Various issues related to marine pollution at sea and its impact on the marine ecosystem were highlighted.
As part of the event, a mock pollution response drill was conducted at the New Mangalore Port Authority’s jetty. The drill demonstrated a coordinated response to a simulated oil spill scenario, showcasing the effectiveness of inter-agency collaboration in managing maritime environmental emergencies.
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