Morocco Suspends Air and Sea Travel Amid COVID-19 Surge
29 November 2021
To protect itself from the new wave of Covid-19 in Europe and Africa, Morocco has also decided to stop maritime links for two weeks, starting this Monday, November 29.
Maritime
Deadly Shipwreck Off Spanish Coast: 8 Migrants Dead, 17 Missing Near Cadiz
17 October 2021
The lifeless bodies of four migrants were found on Saturday, off the coast of Cadiz, in southern Spain, bringing the number of victims of the shipwreck that occurred in this (…)
French and Italian Shipping Lines See Surge in Morocco Traffic Amid Spain Dispute
17 September 2021
Two shipping companies, one French and the other Italian, have greatly benefited from the diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid. The Marseille-based company La Méridionale (…)
Civil Guard Rescues Moroccan Migrant Crossing Strait of Gibraltar in Inflatable Boat
30 August 2021
The maritime service of the Civil Guard carried out several rescue operations this weekend. On Saturday, it came to the aid of a man of Moroccan origin who was navigating in an (…)
Tanger Med Port Expands Global Reach with Three New Shipping Routes
28 August 2021
To strengthen the connectivity of Tanger Med, three new maritime services have just been inaugurated. Led by world-class shipowners, these services will facilitate connections (…)
Study Warns: Moroccan Coast at High Risk of Tsunami from Alboran Sea Fault
11 August 2021
Spanish researchers from the Higher Council for Scientific Research (CSIC) have recently indicated in a study that tsunamis possibly caused by directional fault jumps, such as (…)
Morocco Seeks National Shipping Flag Amid Maritime Transport Challenges
30 July 2021
The crisis that occurred with Spain has highlighted the need for Morocco to have a national flag. But many reasons are slowing down the realization of this project.
Tanger Med to Acquire 35% State Stake in Moroccan Port Operator Marsa Maroc
27 July 2021
Tanger Med will take the state’s stake in the port operator Marsa Maroc. The announcement was made by the port company and concerns the 35% held by the public authorities.
New Scientific Study Reveals Alboran Sea’s Crucial Role in Mediterranean Ecosystem
20 July 2021
The book "Alboran Sea: Marine Ecosystems and Resources" was presented to the public on Monday. Published by Springer and coordinated by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (…)
Tanger Med Port Sees 25% Growth, Climbs Global Rankings Despite Pandemic
7 July 2021
Port activity at Tanger Med continues on its good momentum. Ranked in February 2021 among the 25 largest ports in the world, the port complex is trying to gain a few more (…)