Seeking expertise and measures for handling oil spillage in Mumbai,Maharashtra - What are the strategies to manage such incidents in the future?

From Ashok P. Ghule, District Disaster Mangement Authority, Thane, Maharashatra

Posted 12 August 2010

1. References of agencies involved in handling oil spillage on shore and for cleaning the coastline at Mumbai & nearby areas
2. Suggest measures to clean up the oil spill from coastal areas and handle its impact on the marine eco-system
3. Suggest mitigation and preparedness strategies for managing this type of incidence in the future

We will contact the agencies suggested by you for immediate action and based on your suggestions work on a longer term mitigation and Preparedness strategy for Oil Spillage off shore.

Looking forward to a quick response.

Please see attachment below for the responses.