First Morocco-made school ship sails

The first Morocco-made school ship, part of a project to develop sea fisheries in the country, sailed last week off Larache in an official ceremony attended by Fisheries Minister Thami Khyari. The unit, to which Japan contributed $0.47 million, will provide practical training to operators of coastal and traditional fishing. The 22.3 meter-long "Al Mounir" school ship can accommodate 22 persons, including 10 trainees and 2 instructors.