Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Morocco-Sun

The ferry 'Morocco Sun' encountered an engine problem that resulted in significant smoke emissions on August 1, 2019, while navigating at the Juan Carlos I dock in Algeciras, Algeria. Following the incident, the vessel was relocated to a different section of the port for repairs. On August 2, the Maritime Captaincy conducted an inspection and confirmed that the necessary repairs were underway to address the engine malfunction. The 'Morocco Sun' successfully resumed its operations, departing at 1:20 a.m. and arriving in Tangier-Med at 3:15 a.m. For a detailed report complete with photos, you can visit the Spanish link: https://www.europasur.es/algeciras/Capitania-Maritima-ferry-contaminacion_0_1378362541.html

In a troubling maritime incident, seven Moroccan sailors have found themselves stranded aboard the ferry 'Le Rif', anchored in the ship repair section of Genova. These sailors have reportedly gone months without receiving their salaries and are currently several hundred miles away from their homeland. The situation is dire as the ship’s galley is devoid of provisions, leaving the crew without the means to purchase food. Adding to their plight, they are unable to disembark due to maritime safety regulations that mandate a minimum crew presence of seven onboard. This case is garnering the attention of the International Federation of Transport Workers (ITF) and is being represented by attorney Stefano Staderini. In response to the situation, the court in Genova has taken steps to seize the ferry and has called for immediate action from the ship's owning company, Tangier-based Detroit World Logistics Maritime SA.

The vessel LE RIF, previously known as IMTC, was taken under the wings of Moroccan operator Detroit World Logistic Maritime (DWLM) in 2016, with plans for renovations to launch her on the Algeciras-Tangier Med route. Initially docked in Málaga for upgrades, disagreements regarding the scope and expenses of the required work led to her being towed to Naples. Now, concerns of abandonment surround the ship as her future remains uncertain.