The restrictions for bunkering operations in jurisdictional waters of Ceuta’s South bay have generated some controversy among local suppliers, because the Spanish authorities do not allow any operative due to the environmental risk involved while a few meters away, in Moroccan waters, Tanger-Med port suppliers can operate without restrictions, causing a comparative grievance with Ceuta’s companies.
So far, little can be done due to the lack of coordination between the Spanish and Moroccan governments.
