France’s EEZ, 10,2 million km² (3,94 million sq mi), is the second largest maritime area in the world after the United States. 97% of the French EEZ is related to its overseas departments and communities, the metropolitan EEZ representing only 370,000 km² (143,000 sq mi.). In order to monitor this immense overseas EEZ, a significant … Continue reading Drones and Maritime Surveillance
Exclusive Interview With French Carrier Strike Group Commander
The French Navy's Charles de Gaulle Carrier Strike Group in the eastern mediterranean Back to home port after two months of operation in mediterranean Sea, Rear Admiral Christophe Cluzel, commander of the French Carrier Strike Group, honored us by answering our questions about CLEMENCEAU 22 operation. Rear Admiral Christophe Cluzel, Commander of French Carrier Strike … Continue reading Exclusive Interview With French Carrier Strike Group Commander
French Concept of State Action at Sea
Although France has the second biggest Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the world (3.9 million sq mi), it does not have a Coast Guard to protect it. Like in many other domains, France has instead developed a specific concept to coordinate the action of the many administrations acting in the maritime domain: “l’Action de l’État … Continue reading French Concept of State Action at Sea
One Ocean Summit, a Chance for the Future
Should the ocean, which is such an incredible treasure, be made a sanctuary? This is the dilemma that led France to organize the One Ocean Summit, from February 9 to 11, 2022 in Brest. While the issue of seabed mining was central, it should not overshadow other issues such as plastic pollution, overfishing, and damage … Continue reading One Ocean Summit, a Chance for the Future
Ballast Water: A Marine Pollution Often Unknow
ballast water Ballast Water play an important role in the safety and stability of ships. Unfortunately, introduction of invasive species through ballast water discharge has been a serious concern for marine ecosystem. An unrecognized marine pollution With the loading and unloading of untreated ballast water, vessels become a vector for the transfer of organisms from … Continue reading Ballast Water: A Marine Pollution Often Unknow
Narcotics in Indian Ocean: Over 400 kg Seized
Sunday the 6th of June, 2021, the boarding team of the French multi-purpose frigate (FREMM) Languedoc (D653) seized more than 400kg of narcotics on a cargo ship. On June 6th, 2021, during a surveillance flight, the French frigate's helicopter deployed to secure the Strait of Hormuz identified a potential narcotics smuggler.After initiating the boarding procedures, … Continue reading Narcotics in Indian Ocean: Over 400 kg Seized
Chinese fishermen threat sovereignty in Pacific
On January 19th,2021, the Government of Vanuatu reported the apprehension of two Chinese trawlers off the island of Hiu on suspicion of illegal activities. This is not an isolated act. In fact, lots of chinese fisherman threatening the maritime sovereignty of coastal states were reported, particularly in the Pacific Ocean. Chinese fishermen cause concern near … Continue reading Chinese fishermen threat sovereignty in Pacific
Tackling Illegal fishing in the EEZ
Fishing in the EEZ In 2020, no offences related to illegal fishing in the French Polynesia EEZ were reported. This can be seen in as a huge success in monitoring fisheries in this area. Fisheries surveillance is a constant concern for France in the Pacific EEZ and represents a central issue in the State's action … Continue reading Tackling Illegal fishing in the EEZ
Electric Pulse Fishing is Living its Last Days
The end of the electric pulse fishing method, with one month to go and is living its last days. This fishing method will soon be completely banned from European Union fishing vessels in all waters they frequent, including outside the EU. Electrical fishing method is extremely controversial and has been criticised by some environmental groups … Continue reading Electric Pulse Fishing is Living its Last Days