In October, the Ocean Cleanup went “” to the Start: a hundreds-Meter-long garbage scavenger to clean the ocean of plastic. Now the project is stopped for the time being – the plant must be damaged to Land.

Three months he was in the Pacific, to plastic parts to capture – the garbage needs to capture “The Ocean Cleanup” damage to the country dragged. An 18-metre long tail had detached from the plant, said a spokesman for the project. As soon as the weather conditions allow it, will brought the System to the country.

As the cause for the damage of material is suspected to be fatigue and strong local resistance. The waste-catcher deck stable in the water. For the crew of the companion ship, the environment and the ship traffic there is no security risk, it said.