Efforts continued Sunday to tow a Moroccan Royal Navy Coast Guard vessel that suffered an unexpected technical failure after leaving the port of Nador last Thursday.
The incident led to the ship running aground between rocks in the maritime area between Nador and the Spanish enclave of Melilla, due to strong currents and violent winds.
The Royal Armed Forces (FAR) of Morocco stated that immediately following the incident, a specialized naval unit was deployed to provide assistance to the stranded vessel, taking into account maritime safety conditions, particularly given the rocky nature of the site and the rough seas.
In a statement posted on their official Facebook page, the FAR clarified that “the operation to refloat the vessel is underway to ensure its safety and secure its tow to the quay at Nador port.” A technical team was also sent to the scene to investigate the circumstances and causes of the incident.
In Melilla, Spanish authorities have expressed optimism about the swift resolution of the complex situation involving the grounded Moroccan ship.
Fadila Mokhtar, the spokesperson for the Melilla government, confirmed that “Spanish port authorities and police are continuously monitoring the situation in coordination with Moroccan authorities,” adding that there are no significant concerns regarding the risk of the ship sinking.
Spanish officials also assured that the Moroccan vessel is not at risk of sinking, as the water depth at the location of the incident is approximately two meters.
Meanwhile, Spanish media reported that a rescue team from Motril, equipped with divers and specialized equipment, was dispatched to begin the salvage operation. However, no intervention was made, as the Moroccan authorities had not requested assistance.
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