Comarit (Compagnie Maritime Maroco-Norvegiènne) was a Moroccan ferry operator. Comarit operated a freight and passenger ferry service between Morocco and Spain, France and Italy from 1984 to 2012. It was based in Tangier, one of the main points of departure for its ferries. The company suspended operations in January 2012.
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| Founded | 1984 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Abdellali Abdelmoula |
| Defunct | 2012 |
| Fate | Bankrupt |
| Headquarters | Tangier, Morocco[1] |
Area served | Strait of Gibraltar Mediterranean Sea |
| Services | Passenger transportation Freight transportation |
| Website | www.comarit.es |
History
editComarit was formed in 1984.
In June 2008, Ganger Rolf and Bonheur sold their 55% stake to their Moroccan partner for MAD 700 million (approximately NOK 490 million).[2]
The company was liquidated in 2013.[3]
Fleet
editFerries
edit| Ship | Year of construction | IMO | Year of acquisition and sale | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badis | 1973 | 7224459 | 2007 (chartered) | 1200 | in service under the name Rigel I |
| Banasa | 1975 | 7358755 | 1996 – 2015 | 1600 | sold in 2015 |
| Berkane | 1976 | 7401215 | 2002 – 2015 | 1844 | destroyed in 2015 at Aliağa |
| Biladi | 1979 | 7824912 | 2002 - 2013 | 1750 | destroyed in 2013 at Aliağa |
| Bismillah | 1971 | 7104984 | 1984 - 2006 | 750 | destroyed |
| Bissat | 2000 | 9221169 | 2010 - 2013 | 647 | in service under the name Detroit Jet |
| Boraq | 2000 | 9216171 | 2010 - 2016 | 647 | sold in 2016 |
| Boughaz | 1974 | 739601 | 1988 - 2015 | 1400 | decommissioned in 2012 at Algeciras and then destroyed in 2015 at Aliağa |
| Eurovoyager | 1978 | 7613882 | 2010 (chartered) | 1200 | destroyed in 2012 at Aliağa |
| Oleander | 1980 | 7820497 | 2000 - 2012 (chartered) | 1300 | in service under the name Sherbatiskiy |
| Primrose | 1975 | 7357567 | 2009 (chartered) | 1475 | destroyed in 2011 at Alang |
| Rostock | 1981 | 8000226 | 2009 - 2010 (chartered) | 1536 | in service under the name Wasa Express |
| Sara I | 1974 | 7360667 | 2003 - 2005 (chartered) | 1500 | destroyed in 2012 |
Cargo ships
edit| Ship | Year of construction | IMO | Year of acquisition and selling | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Eager | 1979 | 7804065 | 2009 (chartered) | 12 | destroyed in 2013 at Mumbai |
| East Express | 1984 | 8009040 | 2010 (chartered) | 12 | In service under the name Gazalle |
| Vomero | 1973 | 7328360 | 1995 (chartered) | 12 | destroyed in 2004 at Aliağa |
Routes
edit
Comarit operated five routes between Spain, France and Morocco.
External links
edit- Comarit official website (archived)
References
edit- ^ "Sauvetage de la Comarit: Les Italiens, la dernière chance". L'Économiste. June 26, 2012. Retrieved 2021-11-08.
- ^ "Bonheur ASA - Key Developments". Reuters. Retrieved January 19, 2011.[dead link]
- ^ "Comarit: Une bouée de sauvetage pour Abdelmoula". L'Économist. February 25, 2013. Retrieved 2021-11-10.