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Theme: Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India's Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks

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Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India’s Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks

Discover the Theme & Vision of OSI 2026

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Foreword

Welcome to the 8th edition of Oil Spill India (OSI), set against the vibrant backdrop of New Delhi during 6th - 7th October 2026. Since its inception in 2011, OSI—with foundational leadership from the Indian Coast Guard and ONGC Limited—has evolved into one of the world’s leading forums dedicated to Spill Prevention, Planning, Preparedness, Response, and Restoration.

Over the past 15 years and seven editions, this conference has emerged as a truly global platform, convening government bodies, industry pioneers, maritime authorities, researchers, and NGOs to collectively address the complex challenges of oil spill management. OSI 2026 will build upon this legacy, embracing a future-focused theme: “Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India’s Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks.” As India’s maritime commerce expands and our offshore activities intensify, our coastal ecosystems—spanning the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, and regional waterways—face looming threats from climate-driven extreme weather and deeper offshore operations.

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Countries

200+

Partners

400+

Speakers

500+

Organisations

3000+

Delegates

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Pillars of Coastal Guardianship

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Prevention & Planning

Proactively reduce risks with foresight, research, safety design, and comprehensive planning for future resilience.

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Preparedness & Response

Ensure readiness through strong systems, technology, and trained teams delivering fast, coordinated emergency responses anytime.

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Restoration & Resilience

Enable recovery of communities, ecosystems, and infrastructure while enhancing adaptability against recurring challenges ahead.

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Collaboration & Governance

Build partnerships, ensure accountability, and promote governance to strengthen safety, resilience, and sustainable growth.

Conference Theme

"Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India’s Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks"

The 2026 edition of OSI will delve into the complex interplay between maritime development, environmental sustainability, and risk mitigation. This year’s theme highlights the urgent need for India and the wider region to adopt an anticipatory, coordinated, and technology-driven approach to spill management.

Conference Theme - Coastal Guardians: Future-Proofing India’s Waters in an Era of Emerging Risks
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AI & Robotics

Next-gen tools for detection, response & modelling.

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Climate Resilience

Strategies for extreme weather & offshore risk management.

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Ecosystem Restoration

Mangroves, corals, and coastal community rehabilitation.

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Governance & Policy

Strengthening legal frameworks and cross-sector collaboration.

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Past Speakers

HE May-Elin Stener

HE May-Elin Stener

Ambassador of Norway to India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and the Maldives, Royal Norwegian Embassy
Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd)

Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd)

Former Chief of Naval Staff, Chairman, National Maritime Foundation
Dr. Vishwapati Trivedi, IAS (Retd.)

Dr. Vishwapati Trivedi, IAS (Retd.)

Former Secretary, Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India
Shri Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM

Shri Virender Singh Pathania, PVSM, PTM, TM

Former Director General, Indian Coast Guard
Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS

Shri Shyam Jagannathan, IAS

Director General, Directorate General of Maritime Administration, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India
Shri Amar Nath, IAS (Retd)

Shri Amar Nath, IAS (Retd)

Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Govt. of India Chairman Governing Council - OSI 2026
Shri Rajesh Sinha, IAS (Retd.)

Shri Rajesh Sinha, IAS (Retd.)

Advisor, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt. of India
Shri T.K. Sengupta

Shri T.K. Sengupta

Former Director Offshore, ONGC Limited Co-Chairman Governing Council - OSI 2026
Shri Pankaj Kumar

Shri Pankaj Kumar

Former Director (Production), ONGC Limited Co-Chairman Governing Council - OSI 2026
Smt. Vartika Shukla

Smt. Vartika Shukla

Former Chairman and Managing Director, Engineers India Limited
Shri Bhaskar Chowdary Nettem

Shri Bhaskar Chowdary Nettem

Director Production, ONGC Limited
Ms. Sue Watkins

Ms. Sue Watkins

Director, Steamship Mutual P&I Club, Chair of the IGP&I Clubs Vessel Response Plan Working Group
Mr. Gaute Sivertsen

Mr. Gaute Sivertsen

Director, IOPC Funds
Shri Arun Mittal

Shri Arun Mittal

Former Executive Director, Oil Industry Safety Directorate
Dr. Meeta Lavania

Dr. Meeta Lavania

Senior Fellow & Associate Director, Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology Division, TERI
Mr. Bjørn Iversen

Mr. Bjørn Iversen

Country Director India & Commercial Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy (Innovation Norway)
Shri Hirak Dutta

Shri Hirak Dutta

Expert Advisor, PNGRB
Mr. Norbu Wangchuk

Mr. Norbu Wangchuk

Director General, SACEP
Shri Badal Roy

Shri Badal Roy

Former Executive Director, ONGC Limited
Shri Ajay Dixit

Shri Ajay Dixit

Former ED & Chief HSE, ONGC Limited
Dr. Umish Srivastava

Dr. Umish Srivastava

Executive Director - Incharge R&D, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Shri Mukesh Mohan

Shri Mukesh Mohan

Executive Director - HSE, Refinery HQ, Indian Oil Corporation Limited
Dr. Balakrishnan Nair T.M

Dr. Balakrishnan Nair T.M

Director, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Mr. Richard Johnson

Mr. Richard Johnson

Technical Director, ITOPF
Dr Naveen Raj

Dr Naveen Raj

Senior Consultant & Head - Environment, Oil Industry Safety Directorate
Shri Pramod Sapra

Shri Pramod Sapra

Director, Shapoorji Pallonji Bumi Armada JVs-India
Capt. Sanjay Maini

Capt. Sanjay Maini

Country Head - India, IRI Maritime and Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd.
Capt. Alok Kumar

Capt. Alok Kumar

Vice President and Head Marine, Nayara Energy Limited
Shri Rajagopal Mahalingam

Shri Rajagopal Mahalingam

Operating Board Member - Tapti Asset, Shell India
Capt Anuj Sahai

Capt Anuj Sahai

Managing Director, T&T Salvage Asia Pte. Ltd.
Capt. Pankaj Kapoor

Capt. Pankaj Kapoor

Managing Partner, Quadraant Legal
DIG Rajesh Mittal

DIG Rajesh Mittal

Former Commander Coast Guard Andhra Pradesh, Indian Coast Guard
Mr. Azam Ali Khan

Mr. Azam Ali Khan

Country Manager-India, Norwegian Energy Partners
Shri C.M. Pakhale

Shri C.M. Pakhale

CGM HSE, Oil India Limited
Shri Pankaj Singhal

Shri Pankaj Singhal

Head Safety, Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd.
Ms. Daisy Elizabeth Roche

Ms. Daisy Elizabeth Roche

Senior Secretariat Executive, International Group of P&I Clubs
Ms. Yamuna Munkuthy

Ms. Yamuna Munkuthy

Team Leader and Duty Manager - Asia Pacific, Oil Spill Response Ltd.
Ms. Susannah Domaille

Ms. Susannah Domaille

Senior Technical Advisor, ITOPF
Mr. Amor Nath Mondal

Mr. Amor Nath Mondal

Deputy General Manager (Env), ONGC Limited
Shri Abhishek Bhatnagar

Shri Abhishek Bhatnagar

Director General, The Energy & Climate Initiatives Society(ENCIS)
Capt. Divya Gupta

Capt. Divya Gupta

Head Marine, Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited
Mr. James Tan

Mr. James Tan

Industry Engagement Lead - Asia Pacific, Oil Spill Response Limited
Mr. Matthew De Plater

Mr. Matthew De Plater

Claims Manager, IOPC Funds
Mr. Hugo Isaksen

Mr. Hugo Isaksen

Senior Project Manager, Kongsberg Satellite Services
Dr. S.J. Prasad

Dr. S.J. Prasad

Scientist-ARO, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
Shri Sahil Kochhar

Shri Sahil Kochhar

Commercial Manager, Miros
Ms. Jittima Suttipotipong

Ms. Jittima Suttipotipong

Environmentalist - Professional Level, Marine Department of Thailand
Shri Akshya Bakshi

Shri Akshya Bakshi

Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Production & S&OR, Reliance Industries Limited
Mr. Aril Jørgensen

Mr. Aril Jørgensen

Senior Sales Manager, Norlense
Mr. Christian Testman

Mr. Christian Testman

CEO & Co-Founder, Ocean Visuals AS
Mr. Matthew Low

Mr. Matthew Low

Training and Consultancy Manager - APAC, Oil Spill Response Limited
Mr. Victor Li

Mr. Victor Li

Senior Commercial Manager, SMIT Salvage Asia Pte. Ltd.
The Exhibition

The Exhibition

The concurrent Oil Spill India 2026 Exhibition will feature a comprehensive showcase of the latest solutions, innovations, and services across the spill response ecosystem. It provides a unique platform for global and regional companies to demonstrate capabilities, launch products, network with key decision-makers, and explore business opportunities in India’s evolving environmental and maritime sectors.

Spanning cutting-edge spill detection tools, containment and recovery equipment, remediation technologies, clean-up solutions, data platforms, drone-based surveillance, skimmers, dispersants, and AI-powered modelling systems—the exhibition offers visitors an immersive view into the future of spill risk management and environmental protection.

The Opportunity

OSI 2026 offers extensive engagement opportunities for stakeholders across the value chain. Whether you are a policy-maker, industry leader, innovator, technologist, researcher, responder, or sustainability advocate, the forum enables you to amplify your impact and shape the future of coastal and maritime risk management.

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Speak

Share your expertise in keynotes, panels, and technical sessions.

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Exhibit

Showcase your brand, technology, or service to an infuential global audience.

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Partner

Collaborate with us to drive sectoral change and regional resilience.

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ATTEND

Access two days of in-depth content, networking , and knowledge exchange.

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Partners 2026

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Testimonials

“On behalf of IPIECA, it was a privilege to present at OSI. As India develops it's plans and infrastructure to mitigate the risk of spills we stand ready to assist in that preparedness process.”

Jon Lay

IPIECA
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“Oil Spill India provided an excellent forum for highlighting the challenges that oil spills present, sharing global good practice for a successful response, and above all, building and strengthening long term relationships for future cooperation.”

Dr. Karen Purnell

Managing Director, ITOPF
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“On behalf of IPIECA, it was a privilege to present at OSI. As India develops it's plans and infrastructure to mitigate the risk of spills we stand ready to assist in that preparedness process.”

Jon Lay

IPIECA
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“Oil Spill India provided an excellent forum for highlighting the challenges that oil spills present, sharing global good practice for a successful response, and above all, building and strengthening long term relationships for future cooperation.”

Dr. Karen Purnell

Managing Director, ITOPF
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