Gujarat Forest and Fisheries Department has deployed drones equipped with oil-sensing IR cameras to monitor nearshore regions around industrial ports. The drones can detect minor oil sheens, relay GPS data, and guide cleaning vessels to the site. In a recent trial near Hazira, the system detected a 75 m² oil patch from a minor spill, enabling rapid cleanup. The surveillance covers 150 km of coastline, complementing traditional patrols. Authorities plan 24 × 7 monitoring and automated alert systems.