Italian Coast Guard conducts maritime emergency exercises

The Italian Coast Guard has conducted complex maritime exercises in Termoli and Syracuse to test emergency response procedures for fire, pollution, and security threats in port environments.

In Termoli, authorities simulated a security breach involving the discovery of portable weapon components in a passenger's luggage during boarding operations on the vessel Destriero Secondo. The drill also included a simulated fire during refueling operations and tested security protocols for the Campo Rospo Mare offshore hydrocarbon field.

In Syracuse, the POLLEX 2026 exercise at the Porto Grande simulated a fire on a moored cruise ship and a subsequent marine diesel spill. The scenario tested the ability of various agencies, including the Fire Brigade and environmental specialized units, to contain pollutants and protect the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area.