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Coast Guard conducts regional-level pollution response exercise off Mumbai
Updated On: 26 December, 2025 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Ritika Gondhalekar
With increasing maritime trade in the Indian Ocean region, the threat of marine pollution remains a significant concern. Oil spills pose severe environmental risks, especially if the oil reaches the shore. Effective response requires coordination among multiple agencies along India’s vast coastline
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The Indian Coast Guard acts as the central coordinating authority for oil spill prevention and response in Indian waters. Pic/Defence PRO
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The Indian Coast Guard conducted a Regional Level Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-25) off the coast of Mumbai on Friday to test and validate the preparedness of stakeholders in combating oil spills at sea.
With increasing maritime trade in the Indian Ocean region, the threat of marine pollution remains a significant concern. Oil spills pose severe environmental risks, especially if the oil reaches the shore. Effective response requires coordination among multiple agencies along India’s vast coastline. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) acts as the central coordinating authority for oil spill prevention and response in Indian waters.
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