The 2026 Comprehensive Emergency Response Drill for Ship Pollution in Dalian was successfully held.

On September 3, the comprehensive emergency response drill for ship pollution in Dalian City in 2026 was successfully held. At the drill site, alarms suddenly sounded over the sea in Dalian New Port area—a tanker simulating a sudden leakage accident while docking to load cargo oil. After the danger report was issued, the Dalian Maritime Search and Rescue Center quickly activated the emergency response. Fourteen units, including maritime authorities, ports, and research institutions, urgently assembled, with 9 various vessels, 4 drones, and over 160 emergency personnel rushing to the scene. A "battle" against oil spills at sea immediately commenced.

This is the real-life scenario of the "Practice the Code, Promote Joint Prevention, Protect the Blue Bay" comprehensive emergency response drill for ship pollution in Dalian City in 2026. The drill was hosted by the Dalian Maritime Search and Rescue Center and organized by the Dalian Maritime Safety Administration, Liaoning Port Co., Ltd., and China Ship Fuel Dalian Co., Ltd. It focused on the critical implementation phase of the "Ecological Environment Code of the People's Republic of China," aiming to transform legal provisions into practical emergency response capabilities.

"Land, Sea, Air, and Space" Multi-dimensional Coordination

Intelligent Methods Highlight the Drill

The highlight of this drill was the in-depth application of digital and intelligent emergency methods, incorporating technologies such as satellite remote sensing monitoring, oil spill drift models, air quality monitoring, water quality emergency monitoring vehicles, and unmanned vessels. These technologies enabled cross-regional sharing of technical resources and conducted large-scale, high-precision dynamic investigations of maritime pollution incidents, effectively enhancing pollution risk perception and on-site investigation efficiency. At the drill site, satellite remote sensing dynamically monitored the pollution situation on the sea surface, oil spill drift models promptly predicted the spread path of oil pollution, and air and water quality monitoring equipment simultaneously collected environmental data. Multi-dimensional analysis provided precise support for on-site command decision-making.

Deepening Joint Prevention and Control

Weaving a Tight Maritime Pollution Protection Network

This drill deepened the implementation of joint prevention and control work deployment in the four major prevention and control areas of Dalian jurisdiction. The prevention and control center in New Port, located in the Dalian Bay—Daxiao Yao Bay—Southern Sea area, was selected as the drill site. The drill coordinated and dispatched emergency forces from port and shipping enterprises, maritime academies, and professional research institutions, exploring the establishment of a collaborative response mechanism across departments, regions, and industries.

A relevant official from the Dalian Maritime Safety Administration stated that this drill would serve as an opportunity to summarize and solidify mature experiences, continuously ensure the implementation of the "Ecological Environment Code of the People's Republic of China," integrate various emergency resources, and improve the regional joint prevention and control system for ship pollution. Efforts will be accelerated to apply intelligent emergency technology methods, uphold higher standards to safeguard the baseline of marine ecological safety, and provide solid support for the high-quality development of Dalian City's marine economy.