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Türkiye begins construction of first military ship for the Portuguese navy

Türkiye launched the construction of the Portuguese Navy’s first Auxiliary Oiler Replenisher and Logistics Ship on Sunday with an official steel-cutting ceremony held at Istanbul’s Ada Shipyard. Haluk Görgün, head of Türkiye’s Defense Industries Presidency......

Mexico: 28 rescued at Sea, Including 27 teenagers aged 14 to 17

The Mexican Navy has rescued 28 people, nearly all of them minors, from a drifting boat in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sinaloa state in northwestern Mexico. According to the Sinaloa prosecutor’s office, 27 of those rescued were between 14 and 17 years old, while the 28th was just over 18.......

Cargo attacked off Yemen: French and Greek navies assist in evacuation of injured sailors

A Dutch cargo ship was attacked on Monday while sailing in the Gulf of Aden, prompting a swift response from European naval forces. The MV Minervagracht came under assault by an unidentified explosive device, which caused significant damage and triggered a fire on board, according to its operating......

French naval helicopter carrier begins joint training with Moroccan navy in Casablanca

The French amphibious helicopter carrier Tonnerre arrived at Casablanca port on Saturday, marking the beginning of a four-day stopover as part of a joint military training program with the Moroccan navy. The vessel will head toward the Gulf of Guinea on September 16. Strengthening French-Moroccan naval......

Indian frigate INS Tamal trains with Moroccan Navy in Casablanca

The Indian stealth frigate INS Tamal made a port call in Casablanca from August 6 to 9, 2025, where it carried out a series of joint naval exercises with the Moroccan Royal Navy, including a PASSEX drill alongside the Moroccan frigate Mohammed VI. According to the Indian Ministry of Defence, the visit......

200 migrants intercepted attempting swim crossing to Ceuta

Around 200 migrants, including men, women, children, and individuals with disabilities, attempted the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta over the weekend. The crossing, intercepted with assistance from the Royal Moroccan Navy and the Spanish Coast Guard, highlights......

Summer drownings surge in Morocco as unsupervised beaches drive fatalities

Morocco’s peak holiday season has been shadowed by a sharp rise in water emergencies, with thousands of swimmers pulled from the surf and dozens of lives lost in just over two months. The Directorate General of Civil Protection (DGPC) recorded 14,040 drowning or near-drowning incidents nationwide......

Algerian marines kill Moroccan footballer attempting to reach Europe

A young Moroccan footballer’s pursuit of a better life ended in tragedy when Algerian naval forces fatally shot him while he attempted to cross the Mediterranean. The incident occurred when the athlete, along with several other young men, departed from Saidia beaches in a high-speed boat known......

Spain allocates €113,000 for halal meals for Moroccan military trainees

The Spanish government has allocated a budget of €113,000 (approximately $129,000) to provide halal meals for Moroccan military personnel undergoing training at the state-owned Navantia shipbuilding company. This initiative ensures that the dietary needs of the Moroccan trainees align with Islamic......