Casablanca – HM King Mohammed VI Supreme Commander and Chief of Staff of the Royal Armed Forces, accompanied by HRH Prince Moulay Rachid, presided, on Friday in the military port of Casablanca, over the introduction ceremony of the “Tarik Ibn Ziyad” frigate recently acquired by the Royal Navy.
– A multi-mission frigate equipped with state-of-the-art technologies.
On this occasion, HM the King visited the various facilities of the multi-mission frigate, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, meant to serve in scientific missions, international cooperation and the fight against illegal immigration and drug trafficking as well as any other illegal activities in Morocco’s territorial waters.The Monarch was also briefed on the characteristics and operational capacities of the frigate such as the information and weapons sensors in addition to the helicopter decks.
The 105-meter long Sigma frigate measures 13 meters in width. It can carry up to 2,600 tonnes and host 110 individuals.
The new ship can reach a speed of 26 knots and can cruise 4,000 nauticals with a 18-knot speed.
Built in the Netherlands by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding, the Tarik Ibn Ziyad frigate is equipped with anti-ship missiles, a short range surface to air defense system and two torpedo tubes.
The frigate is also designed to navigate in adverse weather conditions and counter ground targets, planes and other ships.
At the end of his visit HM the King signed the Golden book of the Tarik Ibn Ziyad frigate.
