The Moroccan Royal Navy Vessel Rais Charkaoui, with the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Legare's Over-the-Horizon small boat alongside, move into position to conduct the first-ever boarding by a joint Moroccan/U.S team July 23. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Moroccan Royal Navy partnered for a nine-day joint law enforcement operation in Moroccan territorial waters, which showcased each services tactics, techniques and boarding procedures. The U.S. Coast Guard, under the direction of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, conducted law enforcement operations with the Moroccan Royal Navy in a partnership to build a safer, more prosperous sea-trade environment in the region.