This exercise, which puts into practice the common procedures of the fight against accidental marine pollution and the delivery of assistance to a ship in difficulty, is executed according to the scenario of a collision between a cargo ship and an oil tanker causing the spill of three thousand (3000) tons of heavy fuel oil at sea, says a statement from the General Staff of the Royal Armed Forces.

The objectives of the exercise are to evaluate the National Contingency Plan (PNU) on the operational, technical and logistical, strengthening cooperation, coordination and interoperability between departments, as well as awareness of the issues and interest of training in the fight against marine pollution, said the release.

The edition of this year knows the participation of observers from friendly countries (Mauritania and United Arab Emirates), said the same source, adding that this alliance is the ideal framework to promote the exchange of experience and expertise and achieve the desired objectives in maritime security.