This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Muhammad Zariyouh
On Thursday morning, a Moroccan naval patrol suffered a grounding accident near the coast of the occupied city of Melilla, leading it to enter the city’s southern pier.
According to initial information, the accident occurred around 10:30 a.m., when the ship deviated from its route due to strong easterly winds that pushed it towards the territorial waters of the city of Melilla, which constituted a threat to the safety of the ship and its crew.
Following the accident, Moroccan authorities asked their Spanish counterparts to intervene and help rescue the ship.
In response to this request, the Spanish authorities sent a specialist maritime rescue team to the scene of the accident.
The Port Captain of Melilla led the coordination process between the Moroccan and Spanish teams.
Moroccan rescuers from Nador participated in the operation to ensure the safety of the ship and its crew, and to work to avert any danger that could threaten the area.
In addition to the rescue efforts, some Spanish media sources reported that the Moroccan ship was suffering from a major leak in its hull, making the rescue operation more complicated.
This leak made the situation more difficult, as it was necessary to secure the ship quickly to prevent its sinking or any environmental damage that might result from the accident.
The Spanish press also reported that the ship had run aground just half a kilometer from the port of Beni Ansar in Nador, prompting authorities to take additional measures to speed up the rescue process and ensure that the leak did not occur. not spread to other areas.
The accident comes at a sensitive time for relations between Morocco and Spain, as the accident raises questions about the procedures followed to ensure the safety of maritime navigation in the region.
This also reflects the cooperation between the two countries in such emergency situations, which reflects their common commitment to ensuring maritime security and cooperation in emergency situations.
Moroccan officials praised the rapid and effective cooperation of Spanish authorities, which greatly contributed to facilitating the rescue operation.
