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Morocco receives new Avante 1800 patrol vessel from Spain

The Royal Moroccan Navy has marked a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities with the delivery of the Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel, constructed by the Spanish shipbuilding company Navantia at its San Fernando shipyard in Andalusia. This vessel, registered as number 502, represents......

Spain and Morocco enhance maritime security with joint patrols

In a significant move to bolster maritime security cooperation, the Spanish Civil Guard (GCE) and the Moroccan Royal Gendarmerie (GRM) have initiated joint patrols around Las Palmas in the Canary Islands. This initiative aims to combat criminal networks facilitating irregular migration from Morocco to......

Atlantic Dialogues 2024: Visionary Leadership Drives Atlantic Cooperation

The Atlantic Dialogues 2024 conference opened on Thursday in Rabat, bringing together global leaders, diplomats, academics, and industry experts to address shared challenges and opportunities within the Atlantic Basin. Sponsored annually by the Policy Center for the New South and held this year at its......

Strengthening Maritime Ties: Morocco and the International Maritime Organization

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Nasser Bourita, Morocco's Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), during his working visit to Morocco. This meeting, held in Rabat, underscored Morocco's commitment......

Red Sea Tanker Leaks Oil After Attack, Pentagon Reports

The Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion, which was struck by Yemen’s Houthis last week, remains ablaze in the Red Sea and is now reportedly leaking oil, according to a Pentagon spokesman.  The Sounion, targeted by multiple projectiles off Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, was carrying......

Greek Oil Tanker Ablaze in Red Sea After Multiple Attacks: Crew Safe, Ship Adrift

In a dramatic escalation of maritime tensions, a Greek-flagged oil tanker, the Sounion, came under siege in the Red Sea on Wednesday morning. The vessel, carrying a crew of 25, was subjected to multiple attacks, leaving it engulfed in flames and drifting helplessly in international waters. The incident......

Suspected Houthis Target a Third Vessel in the Red Sea

The Red Sea has become a focal point of international tension as Yemen's Houthi rebels allegedly targeted a ship on Tuesday. This incident marks the third in a series of assaults linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, further disrupting the vital maritime trade route and intensifying concerns......

Tensions in the Atlantic: Spain Monitors Moroccan Naval Exercises Near Sahara

The Moroccan Royal Navy has scheduled a series of military exercises off the coast of Laayoune, sparking concern from Spain's left-wing political party, Sumar. However, Spain's Foreign Ministry has provided assurances to quell the party's fears, emphasizing that these exercises pose no threat. According......

Perilous Seas: Daring Rescue Amidst Sunken Tanker off Oman

In a dramatic turn of events off the coast of Oman, rescue teams embarked on a daring mission to save lives after the oil tanker MT Prestige Falcon capsized late on Monday. The incident, which occurred approximately 25 nautical miles (46.3 km) from Ras Madrakah, resulted in one crew member's death......