But the head of the team, Jose Mauricio Padrone admits he does not have the staff to monitor everyone and relies on tip-offs. The proximity to tourist spots means ships can be seen from the famed Copacabana beach.Īccidents have happened, including a severe refinery spill in 2000, and some operators cut environmental corners for profit.Īugust's sting against Hemir Labouriau, which services ships for the oil industry, was one of 10 such operations carried out by CICCA over the past two years.

Hundreds of oil rigs and support ships anchor in Guanabara Bay's calm waters every year to be cleaned, refueled and repaired. Another is the illegal dumping of waste by companies, and it is these firms that CICCA has in its cross-hairs. Some racers have reported hitting floating waste, including a sofa and dead dog.Īn inadequate sewage system and the untreated human waste that flows into the bay is one part of the problem. Sailors for the German and British teams have already said they got sick after competing on the polluted water.

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