The decision to prepare the Oil Spill Contingency Plan was finalised after Kerala witnessed two incidents off its coast involving two separate vessels – MSC Elsa 3 and MV Wan Hai 503 (this picture) – on May 25, 2025 and June 9, 2025 respectively | Photo Credit: Indian Coast Guard PRO/ANI Photo The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) is ready with the draft Oil Spill Contingency Plan (OSCP) aimed at developing a structured approach to marine oil spills. A Bengaluru-based firm, which was entrusted with the work in June 2025, has submitted the draft OSCP. It includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by the KSPCB before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 20, 2026. Published – April 29, 2026 03:38 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation EVMs, polling materials sealed in strong room in Ooty Shade nets offer drivers respite from heat in Karaikal