The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) District Southern Mindanao held a JOINT MARINE POLLUTION EXERCISE (MARPOLEX) 2023 in General Santos City on 26 March 2023.
The participants simulated an oil spill scenario to test and evaluate the response capability of oil spill responders, emphasizing the operational coordination and communication protocols.
In TIER II RESPONSE LEVEL, participating Coast Guard units executed containment and recovery operations to assist the Seaoil Gensan Bulk Terminal in conducting oil spill response operations.