Royal Moroccan Navy
The Royal Navy of Morocco (Arabic: القوات البحرية الملكية المغربية, Berber languages: ⴰⴷⵡⴰⵙ ⴰⴳⴻⵍⴷⴰⵏ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ) is a branch of the military of Morocco responsible for conducting naval operations. The Royal Moroccan Navy is administratively managed by the Administration of Defence, which is (de facto) commanded by King Mohammed VI, the commander-in-chief of the Moroccan Armed Forces.
| Royal Moroccan Navy | |
|---|---|
| Arabic: القوات البحرية الملكية المغربية Berber languages: ⴰⴷⵡⴰⵙ ⴰⴳⴻⵍⴷⴰⵏ ⵏ ⵢⵉⵍⴻⵍ | |
Flag of the Royal Moroccan Navy | |
| Founded | active since: 11th century current form: 30 April 1960 |
| Country | Morocco |
| Type | Navy |
| Size | 7,800 personnel (includes 1,500 Marines) |
| Part of | Royal Moroccan Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | Rabat |
| Anniversaries | April 1st (foundation) |
| Equipment | 121 vessels 17 aircraft |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-Chief | King Mohammed VI |
| Inspector General of the Navy | Vice-Admiral Mostapha El Alami |
| Insignia | |
| Naval Ensign | |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | AS565 Panther |
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