The Royal Moroccan Navy’s high-tech frigate 'Tarik Ben Ziyad' has returned to the Damen Shipyards Group for its first routine dry-docking after three years of operation.

The SIGMA multi-mission frigate 10513 – built at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) in the Netherlands - underwent a month's maintenance programme at Damen Shiprepair Brest.

The Damen Shiprepair Brest team worked closely with the original construction team at DSNS and this knowledge sharing ensured the French team executed the programme of work to an excellent standard while maintaining the strict deadline.

"We ensured that throughout 'Tarik Ben Ziyad's' docking , full client satisfaction was achieved,” explained André Hollander, General Affairs Officer at Damen Shiprepair Brest.

“Another benefit was Damen Shiprepair Brest’s French-speaking team. The Royal Moroccan Navy’s personnel are fluent in French, which meant very effective and easy communication during the docking."

Excellent facilities at Damen Shiprepair Brest

Damen Shiprepair Brest has a highly skilled workforce and excellent facilities, including one of the biggest dry docks in Europe.

Following successful sea trails 'Tarik Ben Ziyad's' has returned to Casablanca to take up regular patrol duties along the Moroccan coast.