Navy conducts test for the World Cup.
With the participation of the Federal Police and environmental agencies, in a test for the World Cup, the action aims to uncover irregularities in vessel documentation, lack of safety equipment, and the dumping of chemical waste on the Brazilian coast.
Isabela Vieira - Reporter for Agência Brasil
The Brazilian Navy is conducting, for the first time, a joint nationwide inspection operation. With the participation of the Federal Police and environmental agencies, in a test run for the World Cup, the action aims to uncover irregularities in vessel documentation, lack of safety equipment, and the dumping of chemical waste on the Brazilian coast.
In Rio de Janeiro, where the Navy conducted a simulation of boarding procedures, Commander Cláudio Pereira da Costa explained today (20) that one of the areas of focus is Guanabara Bay. "The main objective is to safeguard human life, to see if the vessel has all the safety equipment on board, but also to check for irregularities, such as smuggling."
During the operation, the military leave the patrol ship in a boat to inspect fishing boats, oil tankers, or merchant ships. In some circumstances, the use of force may be necessary, such as in cases of suspected drug trafficking.
Around 30 military personnel and 60 ships are participating in the national operation, which began on Monday and will extend until Saturday (22). In Rio, 300 vessels were inspected and irregularities were found in 11 that could lead to fines and even the retention of the boats. In the state, the Civil and Military Police are participating in the operation.