Royal Moroccan Navy

Royal Moroccan Navy
البحرية الملكية
al-Bahriyya al-Malakiyah
Adwas Ageldan n ill
Moroccan Navy Force.png

Moroccan Royal Navy Seal
Active 1960 - Present
Country  Morocco
Allegiance Kingdom of Morocco
Branch Navy
Type Navy
Size 7,300 personnel
1,500 Marines
21 Patrol Boats
4 Amphibious transport ships
1 Corvette
2 Frigates
3 Rotorcraft
Part of Administration of Defence إدارة الدفاع
Headquarters Rabat-Salé
Anniversaries April 1st (foundation)
Commanders
Inspector General of the Navy RADM Mohammed Laghmari
Commander-in-Chief King Mohammed VI
Insignia
Naval Ensign Naval Ensign of Morocco.svg
Naval Jack Naval Jack of Morocco.svg
Aircraft flown
Helicopter AS565 Panther

The Royal Navy of Morocco (Arabic: البحرية الملكية‎, Berber: Adwas Ageldan n ill) is a branch of the military of Morocco responsible of conducting naval operations. The Royal Moroccan Navy is administratively managed by the Adminsitration of Defence, which is (de facto) commanded by King Mohammed VI (Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces)

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Mission

The Royal Moroccan Navy is part of the Moroccan Armed Forces (Al-Quwwat al Mussallaha al Malakiya). Its mission includes the protection of Moroccan territory and sovereignty, as well as the control of Morocco's 81,000 square nautical mile Exclusive Economic Zone. Given Morocco's significant coastline (2,952 km) and strategic position oversseing the strait of Gibraltar, it (with Spain and the United Kingdom) is deeply involved in the security of this important international waterway.

History

The history of the Royal Moroccan Navy begins in 1960 with its foundation by King Mohammed V. The first Admiral of the modern Royal Navy was Vice Admiral Mohamed Triki, who held the position as the head of the Moroccan Royal Navy for 14 years. Although the modern Royal Navy was structured following Independence, the Moroccan naval military traces its roots back to the 11th century, with the rise of the Almoravid dynasty, and its ambition for naval hegemony in the Mediterranean Sea. Admiral Abdullah Ben Meimoun is credited for being the first commander of the Almoravid dynasty organized naval forces. With the Almohad dynasty taking over most of northern Africa, together with Al-Andalus, the Almohad dynasty navy would soon become the "first fleet of the Mediterranean".[1] At its peak, the Almohad navy's military reputation was well known, inciting Ayyubid dynasty Egypt and Saladin to seek its help in preventing Crusades expeditions. The 16th century saw the starting decline of the Moroccan state and consequently the navy that served it. The capture of major coastal cities and locations by Spain and Portugal much affected Morocco's naval capabilities. Later on, under pressure from a coalition of European powers, Sultan Slimane dismanteled the last remanents of the Moroccan Navy.

Bases

The main bases of the Royal Moroccan Navy are located in :

Current ships

RMNS "Lieutenant Colonel Errahmani"
RMNS Floréal class "Mohammed V"
322 Raïs Al Mounastiri.
407 Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah.
Vessel Origin Class Notes
Frigates (3 in service)
Lieutenant-Colonel Errahmani  Spain Descubierta class
Mohammed V  France Floréal class
Hassan II  France Floréal class
Patrol Combattants (21 in service)
Raïs Bargach  France OPV 64 class
Raïs Britel  France OPV 64 class
Raïs Charkaoui  France OPV 64 class
Raïs Maâninou  France OPV 64 class
Raïs Al Mounastiri  France OPV 64 class
El Lahiq  Denmark Osprey 55 class
El Tawfiq  Denmark Osprey 55 class
El Hamiss  Denmark Osprey 55 class
El Karib  Denmark Osprey 55 class
Lieutnant de Vaisseau Rabhi  Spain Vigilance class
Errachiq  Spain Vigilance class
El Akid  Spain Vigilance class
EL Maher  Spain Vigilance class
El Majid  Spain Vigilance class
El Bachir  Spain Vigilance class
Commandant El Khattabi  Spain Lazaga class
Commandant Boutouba  Spain Lazaga class
Commandant El Harti  Spain Lazaga class
Commandant Azzouggarh  Spain Lazaga class
Okba  France PR 72
Triki  France PR 72

Amphibious warships and craft

Class Origin In service
Newport class tank landing ship  United States 2
Champlain class  France 3
EDIC class  France 1
LCM class  France 1

Patrol Boats

Class Origin In service
P32  France 6
RBP  France 2

Aircraft

Aircraft Origin Type In service
Eurocopter AS565 MA  France Naval Military utility 4

Auxiliary Ships

Moroccan Navy sailors on parade
  • Logistic ships

1 El Dakhla class 1 El Aigh class (ex- Mere Caribe)

  • Oceanographic ships

Conrad class (1 in service)

Future acquisitions

Origin Type Number ordered Notes
 France FREMM multipurpose frigate 1(1) Anti-submarine version. Ship is expected to be named Mohammed VI. Negotiations for additional vessels have started.[2]
 Netherlands Sigma class frigate 3
  • Delivery by 2012
  • Two 9813 class frigate (with VLS) and a 10513 class frigate based on a modified design
 France OPV70 class patrol boats 4
  • First of them, Bin An Zaran, launched 25 August 2010, delivered by 2012

Notable sailors

Abdelkader Perez, Admiral and an ambassador to England in 1723.
  • Abdellah Ben Aïcha, admiral of Salé, ambassador to king Louis XIV of France in 1689.
  • Abdelkader Perez, ambassador to England in 1723 and again in 1737.
  • Abdellah Ben Soleïman, commander of the Almohad fleet under sultan [Abd al-Mu'min]
  • Abdellah Ben Taâ Allah, commander of the Almohad fleet under Muhammad an-Nasir and governor of Majorca
  • Corsair Triki of Sale 17th century Alaouite dynasty

See also

References

  • Baker III, A. D. (1998). Combat Fleets of the World 1998-1999. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-111-4. 
  1. ^ André, Charles-André (1994). Histoire de l'Afrique du Nord. Paris: Payot. p. 866. ISBN 9782228887892. 
  2. ^ http://www.imdexasia.com/pdf/Hot%20News%20February%202011.pdf

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