Spain
Spanish Naval Presence Near Melilla Heightens Tensions with Morocco
A Spanish navy ship is currently on a mission in the Melilla region. Its presence in the enclave has not been viewed favorably by Morocco.
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Maritime
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Sees Container Traffic Surge, Passenger Numbers Plummet in 2021
Maritime traffic at Tanger Med increased considerably in 2021, recording more than 7 million containers, an increase of 24% compared to the previous year. Passenger traffic, on the other hand, is down sharply.
Morocco
Morocco Considers Maritime Patrol Aircraft Purchase for Royal Navy
Morocco is considering acquiring two MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft) for the benefit of the Royal Navy. Several companies are vying to supply these vehicles which will be used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, search and rescue.
Spain
Moroccan Teen Missing for 7 Months After Attempting Swim to Ceuta, Family Pleads for Help
Haytam El Amrani, 19, disappeared at sea while trying to reach Ceuta by swimming seven months ago. Without news of him, his desperate family is launching an SOS to find him.
Spain
Search Continues for Moroccan Fisherman Missing in Strait of Gibraltar
A Moroccan fisherman residing in Spain fell into the sea, near the coast of Fnideq. Carried away by the current, he has been missing since Saturday. Maritime rescue services are actively searching for him.
Morocco
Morocco Extends Flight Ban Amid Omicron Concerns
Morocco has decided to extend the suspension of air and maritime links , according to sources close to the air transport circles cited by the MAP.
Morocco
Morocco Suspends Air and Sea Travel Amid COVID-19 Surge
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.
Morocco
Deadly Shipwreck Off Spanish Coast: 8 Migrants Dead, 17 Missing Near Cadiz
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 area to at least eight dead and 17 missing.
Spain
French and Italian Shipping Lines See Surge in Morocco Traffic Amid Spain Dispute
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 has strengthened its line with Tanger Med, increasing the flow of passengers and goods during this period. The passenger flow of the Italian Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) to Morocco has also increased significantly.
Spain
Civil Guard Rescues Moroccan Migrant Crossing Strait of Gibraltar in Inflatable Boat
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 inflatable boat towards the coast of Algeciras (Cadiz) after crossing the Strait of Gibraltar.
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Expands Global Reach with Three New Shipping Routes
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 to Europe, Asia and West Africa.
Spain
Study Warns: Moroccan Coast at High Risk of Tsunami from Alboran Sea Fault
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 the Averroes fault in the central zone of the Alboran Sea, could affect the northern coasts of Morocco.