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Spain changes Ceuta patrol rules over ships' "innocent passage"

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Briefings

The Spanish Navy recently altered its Ceuta maritime protocol to permit Moroccan vessels to pass through the waters off the city without requesting higher-level authorization. This change occurred in response to the observed innocent passage of Moroccan ships, marking a shift from previous strict authorization requirements.

Key points

• The Spanish Navy modified its protocol to allow Moroccan vessels to pass through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla without higher authorization.
• The change was implemented specifically in response to the observed innocent passage of Moroccan ships through the waters off Ceuta or Melilla.

Context

This update represents a procedural adjustment by the Spanish Navy regarding maritime access in the Strait of Gibraltar, specifically affecting interactions with Moroccan shipping.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single sentence describing the protocol change and the specific ships observed. No dates, specific numbers, or author names are provided in the source.

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