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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......

Russia pursues renewal of fisheries agreement with Morocco

Russia is currently in discussions to renew its maritime fishing agreement with Morocco, which lapsed last December after four years of cooperation. Moscow aims to reinstate its fishing fleet's operations off the Moroccan coast, focusing on species such as sardines, sardinella, mackerel, and anchovies. Ilya......

Maritime traffic resumes between Spain and Morocco after weather disruptions

Ferry services between Morocco and Spain cautiously resumed on Friday following a suspension caused by severe weather conditions on Thursday. Strong winds reaching up to 70 kilometers per hour and hazardous wave conditions had significantly impacted maritime travel across the Strait of Gibraltar. The......

Disruptions in maritime traffic between Tarifa and Tanger due to adverse weather conditions

The maritime traffic for passengers between the Spanish port of Tarifa and Tanger has once again faced disruptions due to adverse weather conditions impacting the Strait of Gibraltar, as reported by the port authorities of the Bay of Algeciras. All scheduled departures from Tarifa have been canceled,......

Major collision off eastern England injures 32 in oil tanker and cargo ship crash

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England, leading to fires on both vessels and leaving at least 32 people injured. The incident occurred near East Yorkshire, with a massive emergency response deployed to rescue the casualties. The Royal National Lifeboat Institution reported......

Temporary suspension of maritime traffic at Tangier Ville port

Severe weather conditions, including strong winds and wave heights exceeding three meters, have led to the temporary suspension of maritime traffic between Tangier Ville and Tarifa, effective Friday, March 7, 2025. Abdelaziz Elouardi, the vice president of Tangier Ville port and head of commercial operations,......

Nine WWI shipwrecks discovered off Morocco’s southern coast

A Moroccan maritime heritage association has uncovered the locations of nine shipwrecks from World War I along the southern coast of Morocco, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of global maritime history. The vessels, lost over a century ago, originated from various nations, including Japan, Norway,......

Electric ferries set to bridge Morocco and Spain in groundbreaking maritime project

A pioneering zero-emissions ferry service will soon connect Morocco and Spain across the Strait of Gibraltar, marking a significant advancement in sustainable maritime transport. Spanish shipping company Baleària has unveiled plans for an all-electric fast ferry route between Tangier and Tarifa,......

Innovative electric ferry route to connect Morocco and Spain

Spanish ferry operator Baleària has announced an ambitious plan to create the first green maritime corridor between Morocco and Spain, featuring two fully electric fast ferries that will operate between Tangier Ville and Tarifa. This groundbreaking initiative is scheduled to commence in 2027,......