The Moroccan warships that burst into the waters of Ceuta violated maritime safety regulations

Moroccan warships violated maritime safety regulations by turning off their AIS while entering Ceuta's waters during a crisis. This led to near-collisions with Spanish vessels, as the Moroccan military did not respond to communication attempts. The Spanish Navy had to approach the Moroccan ships to signal them to leave. The situation escalated with multiple incursions over several days, prompting a response from Spain's Foreign Minister. Eventually, after high-level military discussions, Moroccan ships withdrew from Ceuta's waters. However, a new incident occurred in October when a Moroccan patrol boat was reported in Spanish waters, deemed non-hostile.