Indian Coast Guard Practice in Chennai, strong preparation to handle oil leakage

New -delhi, October 6 (IANS). The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) arranged the tenth edition of the 27th National Oil Leak Disaster Coningency Scheme (NOSDCP) and Preparatory Meeting on the coast of Chennai on October 5-6. This bi -annual practice plays an important role in strengthening India’s preparations to handle marine oil leakage. Director -General Parmesh Shivamani inaugurated the practice and assessed the coordination between stakeholders. Representatives of the central ministries, coastal state governments, ports, oil management agencies and marine organizations participated in this great practice. During this period, there were 40 foreign observers from 32 countries and more than 105 national representatives present. The technical sessions discussed the environmental impact of Nardal Lands, Case Study on Dangerous Substances (HNS), Dumping Dumping, MV MSC Elsa 3 and MV Wan Mai 503 incidents. These sessions provide a platform for scientists, policymakers and experts to consult strategies. The ICG demonstrated its abilities using pollution control (PCV), foreign patrol vessel (OPA), Acute Patrol Vessel (FPV), Chetak and Dornier Aircraft. The unique aspect was the first cleaning of the coastline on Marina Beach, which includes greater Chennai cooperation, state pollution control council, SDMA, police and other agencies. This proves the efficiency of the multi -level reaction system. According to ‘self -reliant India’ and ‘Make in India’, the practice showed indigenous marine properties and showed an integrated approach to environmental protection. Since 1986, ICG has been entrusted with the responsibility of protecting the marine environment. Four pollution response centers are established in Mumbai, Chennai, Port Blair and Wadinar under the approved NosdCP scheme in 1993. The 75 percent of India’s energy is strategic to rely on marine oil imports. The ICG ensures quick action as the central coordination authority. Natpolrex-X has strengthened India’s commitment to the conservation of maritime ecology. It increases national international collaboration and sets new standards for coordination between agencies, technical integration and environmental management. Director -General Shivmani said: “The incident of oil leak is not a nation, but a collective responsibility. Natpolrex is a lively example of this.” The practice has also analyzed recent shipping accidents. -Ians Sch