SNMCMG-2 au Maroc - 2008

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SNMCMG-2 IN CASABLANCA (MOROCCO)

Casablanca, 21 May 2008 -The SNMCMG-2 conducted a port visit in Casablanca from 17th to 20th of May. This event was scheduled in the context of the programme of the port visits to Mediterranean Dialogue countries and of the Mediterranean Dialogue. During the port visit the Force was involved in several official and social events. On arrival, COMSNMCMG2, Capt. (ESP) Antonio Martorell, conducted three official calls. The first official call was carried out to the Commander of the Moroccan Central Naval Sector CAPT Aboudihaj, in the presence of the Commander of the Naval Base of Casablanca CAPT Slimani, then to the Commander of the Military Place of Casablanca CAPT Benakki, and finally to the Wali of Casablanca M. Kabbaj.

The port visit included several events regarding military cooperation. Two lectures were given by the SNMCMG2 staff at the Moroccan Navy Training Centre. The first was about the structure of NATO and new technologies for Maritime Situation Awareness. The second illustrated the capabilities of the SNMCMG-2. A Moroccan Navy Officer embarked on board the Force when she left the port, for a two weeks period, in order to share an experience at sea with the NATO MCM Force. Finally, just after the departure of the Force, an exercise was conducted with a Moroccan Navy frigate before the Force started the transit to its next port.

Three main social events were executed during the port visit. Capt. Martorell hosted an official lunch on board the Flagship SPS DIANA for local civilian and military authorities. Besides, a Force Reception was held also on board the Flagship for a representation of the Royal Moroccan Navy and NATO and Mediterranean Dialogue diplomats, and finally, before the departure of the Force, the Moroccan Navy offered a dinner in the Officer´s Club of Casablanca.

Several sport activities were also organised for the crews and permitted to increase the friendship between the SNMCMG-2 and the Moroccan Navy. Cultural activities were also scheduled and were excellent opportunities for the crews to discover touristic places of interest.

All in all, this port visit has been highly interesting for the SNMCMG-2 and we believe also for the Royal Moroccan Navy in a wide array of areas, and of course, at another level, for NATO and Morocco. Markedly, the stay in Casablanca of six units under the Operational Control of the Commander of the Allied Maritime Component Command in Naples was a proof of the great interest NATO has in enlarging and enhancing its relationships with the Mediterranean Dialogue countries, in this case Morocco.

http://www.afsouth.nato.int/organization/CC_MAR_Naples/article08/AR_12_08.html

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Capt. Antonio Martorell,COMSNMCMG-2 and Capt. M. Aboudihaj, Commander of the Moroccan Navy Central Sector, conducting gifts exchange.



During the visit of the Royal Moroccan Navy Officers on board the Spanish Minehunter SPS TAJO the guests were briefed about the Remote Operated Vehicles.



Meeting with Moroccan Navy Officers on board SPS DIANA to prepare for a “PASSEX” exercise



The Royal Moroccan Navy Frigate LT COL ARRHAMANI during the PASSEX exercise with NATO units

belles photos rmaf!

apparamment on s'interesse de pres a la structure maritime de l'otan. et c'est une bonne nouvelle.

ca dure depuis longtemps sba7 lkhir

Seguleh I a écrit:

belles photos rmaf!

apparamment on s'interesse de pres a la structure maritime de l'otan. et c'est une bonne nouvelle.

Et nous avons intégrer L'opération Active Endeavour a Gibraltar.

Ca bouge beaucoup et nos officiers s'impregnent de l'experience des armées puissantes, c'est tres encourageant.

ce qui est vraiment sympa, c'est que ca touche a toutes les armes, pas seulement la marine.

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Logique, lorsque l'on veut se rapprocher des standards OTAN...