NATPOLREX-X 2025 is India’s flagship biennial oil spill response drill, conducted off Chennai’s coast to simulate marine pollution emergencies.
The exercise tests national readiness by involving multiple government agencies, ports, oil companies, and international observers from over 30 countries.
It focuses on advanced containment, dispersal, and recovery techniques using specialized vessels, aircraft, and technology.
NATPOLREX-X enhances inter-agency coordination, refines contingency plans, and aligns with global maritime environmental standards under MARPOL 73/78.