TheRoyal Moroccan Navy (Arabic:القوات البحرية الملكية المغربية) is a branch of themilitary of Morocco responsible for conductingnaval operations. The Royal Moroccan Navy is administratively managed by the Administration of Defence, which is (de facto) commanded by KingMohammed VI, the commander-in-chief of theMoroccan Armed Forces.
The Royal Moroccan Navy is part of the Moroccan Armed Forces. Its mission includes the protection ofMoroccan territory and sovereignty, as well as the control of Morocco's 81,000-square-nautical mileExclusive Economic Zone. Given Morocco's significant coastline (2,952 km) and strategic position overseeing theStrait of Gibraltar, it (along withSpain and theUnited Kingdom) is deeply involved in the security of this importantinternational waterway.
The history of the modern Royal Moroccan Navy began in 1960 with its foundation by KingMohammed V. The first admiral of the modern Moroccan Navy was Vice Admiral Mohammed Triki, who held the position as the Commander in Chief of the Royal Moroccan Navy for 14 years from 1991 to 2005, and devoted 46 years of services to the Moroccan Navy. Vice Admiral Triki was awarded these decorations: (from Morocco) Legion of the Order of Commander, Knight of the Order of the Throne by his majesty King Hassan II; (from France) Legion of Honor by PresidentJacques Chirac; (from USA) Legion of Merit by President Bill Clinton; and (from Spain) Legion of Merit.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 theAlmoravid dynasty, and its ambition for naval hegemony in theMediterranean 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 withAl-Andalus, the Almohad dynasty navy soon became the "first fleet of the Mediterranean".[2] At its peak, theAlmohad navy's military reputation was well known, incitingAyyubid dynasty Egypt andSaladin to seek its help in preventingCrusades expeditions.The 16th century had the starting decline of the Moroccan state and consequently the navy that served it. The capture of major coastal cities and locations bySpain andPortugal significantly affectedMorocco's naval capabilities.
No boats of this class have been built yet. Russia has offered the sub for sale to India, but in 2005, India ordered Scorpène-class submarines instead. On 4 July 2013, Rosoboronexport announced they will offer the Amur 1650 to the Moroccan Navy if they announce a tender for new submarines.[5]
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^abEhrenreich, Frederich (1985). "National Security". In Nelson, Harold D. (ed.).Morocco: a country study. Area Handbook (5th ed.). Washington, D.C.: American University. pp. 350–351.LCCN85600265. Retrieved16 September 2023.
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