As reported by Defense Atlas on April 29, 2025, the construction of the Royal Moroccan Navy’s new Avante 1800 offshore patrol vessel (OPV) by Spanish shipbuilder Navantia is progressing steadily. Following a contract signed in January 2021 and initial delays due to political tensions between Morocco and Spain, the keel was laid in September 2024 at Navantia’s San Fernando Shipyard. The patrol vessel is scheduled for delivery by mid-2026 and represents a reinforcement of Morocco’s maritime capabilities, with Morocco retaining the option to order one or two additional vessels in the future. Read full defense news at this link...
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| The steel-cutting ceremony of the first Avante 1800 took place on July 3, 2023, and the keel was laid on September 6, 2024, at the San Fernando Shipyard in Cádiz, Spain. (Picture source: Twitter/Defense Atlas) |