Coastal localities of Quang Nam Province were provided with expertise on how to respond to oil spills during a training course organised in the province on September 22.

Participants were taught ways to prevent oil spills at sea from happening and how to cope with the problem should it occur.

Information on measures to control environmental pollution in coastal areas and islands, laws and regulations related to the issue were given to attendees.

Nguyen Vien, Director of the provincial Department of Natural Resources and Environment, said the course aims to improve the capacity of local authorities, sectors and residents to react quickly to oil spills, thereby helping localities build response plans to minimise losses.

(Source: VNA)