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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......

Morocco Charts Course for Economic Independence Through Shipbuilding Initiative

Morocco is setting its sights on developing a robust shipbuilding industry as a cornerstone of its economic sovereignty strategy, according to a comprehensive report by the Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE). This strategic pivot comes as the nation seeks to strengthen its maritime capabilities......

Morocco's Marhaba 2024 Operation Sees Record-Breaking Transit Numbers

Morocco's annual Marhaba operation, designed to facilitate the summer return of Moroccan expatriates, has witnessed unprecedented success in 2024. According to Transport and Logistics Minister Mohamed Abdeljalil, over three million passengers traversed Moroccan ports between June 5 and September......

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boats Capsize off Djibouti: At Least 45 Confirmed Dead

A devastating maritime disaster unfolded off the coast of Djibouti, where two boats carrying refugees and migrants from Africa sank, resulting in at least 45 fatalities and many more individuals reported missing. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) disclosed that the vessels departed from......

Unveiling the Med Max Occitanie: A Transatlantic Sailing Adventure to Morocco

Get ready for an extraordinary maritime journey as the Med Max Occitanie, a prestigious sailing race, sets sail from France to Morocco, promising an exhilarating adventure across the Mediterranean Sea. This event, scheduled to commence on September 25th, 2024, is set to captivate the hearts of sailing......

Moroccan Ports Experience Surge in Passenger Traffic During Marhaba 2024

In a remarkable display of logistical prowess, Moroccan ports welcomed over 2.8 million passengers during the Marhaba 2024 operation, a seasonal initiative designed to facilitate the return of Moroccans living abroad. This year’s figures reflect a significant increase compared to previous years,......

Urgent Salvage Operation Underway to Avert Red Sea Oil Spill Catastrophe

Efforts are underway to prevent a potential environmental disaster as a Greek-owned and flagged tanker, MV Sounion, targeted by Houthi rebels, risks spilling around one million barrels of oil into the Red Sea. The vessel was abandoned by its crew off the coast of Oman after being struck on 21 August......

Collision at Sea: Morocco Probes Incident Between Spanish Patrol and Migrant Vessel

Off the coast of Melilla, a Spanish enclave in North Africa, an incident involving a Spanish Civil Guard patrol boat and a vessel carrying migrants has prompted an investigation by Moroccan authorities. The collision, which occurred on Sunday, has raised questions about border patrol practices and migrant......

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......