Royal Moroccan Navy
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This article is about the Royal Navy of Morocco. For other Royal Navies, see Royal Navy (disambiguation).
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| Royal Moroccan Air Force البحرية لملكية al-Bahriyya al-Malakiyah Marine Royale | |
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| Image:Marine Royale.png | |
| Active | 1960 - |
| Country | Morocco |
| Branch | Navy |
| Size | 7,800 sailors, officers and marines (1998) |
| Part of | Administration of Defence إدارة الدفاع |
| Equipment | 43 ships (2 orders)[citation needed] |
| Commanders | |
| Military Leadership | Mohammed Berrada Kouzi (Inspector of the Royal Navy) |
| Civilian Leadership | King Mohammed VI (Commander-in-Chief) |
| Insignia | |
| Naval Jack | Image:Naval Ensign of Morocco.svg |
The Royal Moroccan Navy is the naval branch of the military of Morocco. The location of its largest base is Casablanca with smaller bases at Agadir, Al Hoceima, Dakhla, Kenitra, Safi and Tangier. As of 1998, its total manpower strength was 7,800 sailors, officers and marines.
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[edit] Ship classes
[edit] Frigates
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Mohammed V Clase Floreal
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Moroccan Navy sailors on parade
[edit] Corvettes
- Descubierta class (1 in service)
[edit] Amphibious ships
[edit] Patrol boats
- OPV-64 class (5 in service)
- Osprey-55 class (4 in service)
- Cormoran class (6 in service)
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Moroccan frigate RMNS Lieutenant Colonel Errhamani
- PR-72 class (2 in service)
- Lazaga class (4 in service)
[edit] Auxiliary ships
- Logistic ships
- El Dakhla class (1 in service)
- El Aigh class (1 in service)
- Oceanographic ships
- Conrad class (1 in service)
[edit] Aircraft
- Transport helicopters
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Baker III, A. D. (1998). Combat Fleets of the World 1998-1999. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. ISBN 1-55750-111-4.
es:Marina Real Marroquí fr:Marine royale (Maroc)
