Africa Morocco Link

Africa Morocco Link (AML) is a company in Morocco, founded in 2016,[1] which operates at least 2 ferries. The company operates from Tangier in Morocco and Algeciras in Spain.[2] Together with Blue Star Ferries and Superfast Ferries, AML is a subsidiary company of Attica Group, which is listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.

Africa Morocco Links SARL
TypeSARL
HeadquartersTangier, Morocco
Area served
Strait of Gibraltar
ServicesPassenger transportation
Freight transportation
ParentAttica Holdings 49% BMCE Bank 51%
Websitewww.aml.ma

History

Africa Morocco Link was created in 2016 following an agreement between BMCE Bank and Attica Holdings to operate scheduled ferry services from Morocco to Europe, through the newly established Moroccan company Africa Morocco Links (“AML”). Attica Group will hold a 49% participation in the new company, while 51% will be held by a group of Moroccan shareholders, led by BMCE Bank Of Africa Group.[3] Africa Morocco Link (AML) inaugurated operations between Almeria and Nador on Sunday 15 October with the Diagoras sailing at 13.00 from Almeria. This is their second line connecting Morocco with Europe since the start of their operations in 2016.[4] The MV Diagoras left aml's fleet on December 26.[5]

Fleet

Current Fleet

ShipBuiltEntered serviceFlagRoute
MV Morocco Star19802017 MoroccoLaid Up in Perama (Greece)
MV Morocco Sun19802019 MoroccoAlgeciras-Tangier Med

Former Fleet

ShipBuiltEntered serviceLeft FleetNotes
El. Venizelos198420162016Chartered for Algeciras-Tangier Med during the summer season of 2016
MV Aylah20092016 & 20172017Chartered for Algeciras-Tangier Med during the summer seasons of 2016 and 2017
MV Queen Nefertiti199720172017Chartered for Algeciras-Tangier Med during the summer season of 2017
MV Diagoras 1988 2016 2017 Chartered for Algeciras-Tangier Med (2016-2017) and in October 2017 for Almeria Nador

References

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