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Christophe Lucas
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In 2025, 4,584 rescue or assistance operations
In 2025, the Mediterranean maritime prefecture led 4,584 rescue operations. Sea inspections exceeded 19,000 interventions.
The préfecture maritime de la Méditerranée has assessed the State action at sea (AEM) for 2025.
400 years of history celebrated with great pomp
In 2026, the French Navy celebrates its 400th anniversary. Numerous events are planned in Toulon and the Mediterranean region.
On February 10, Vice-Admiral Christophe Lucas presented the events marking 400 years of the Marine nationale in Toulon.
The guardian angels of the Méditerranée honored
On December 11, a ceremony was held to present military territory protection medals to the air traffic controllers of the Centre de...
Christophe Madrolle elected vice-president
The Mediterranean Sea Basin Council launched its 2025-2028 term. Christophe Madrolle was elected vice-president.
On December 16, the members of the Conseil maritime de façade (CMF) Méditerranée met at the Direction interrégionale de la mer Méditerranée.
The Toulon Préparation Militaire Marine received its pennant
On November 29, the Toulon Naval Military Preparation unit received its official pennant. The ceremony involved 58 young trainees.
On November 29 at the salle polyvalente Gérard Philippe, the Toulon Préparation Militaire Marine (PMM) 'Constant Colmay' officially received its pennant.
François de Canson: 'Europe has understood that its security is key to its freedom'
Région Sud and the Ministry of Armed Forces launched the Defense and Security RIO. This plan aims to mobilize 500 million euros for the defense industry.
On December 16, Région Sud and the ministère des Armées et des Anciens combattants launched the 'Défense et Sécurité' Opération d'Intérêt Régional (OIR).
The dronization of maritime space at the heart of debates
Toulon hosted a conference on maritime dronization on June 12. François de Canson highlighted the role of drones in defense.
On June 12 in Toulon, representing Renaud Muselier, François de Canson, vice-president in charge of economic development, attractiveness, tourism and…
The 2024 review of the Action de l'État en Mer in the Méditerranée
PREMAR MED presented its 2024 review of State Action at Sea. Rescue operations in the Mediterranean rose by 4.5%.
Recently, the préfecture maritime de la Méditerranée (PREMAR MED) reviewed the Action de l'État en Mer (AEM) for the past year.
The préfet maritime sets the roadmap for the action de l’État en mer for the year 2025
The regional maritime conference took place on March 19 in Toulon under the authority of the maritime prefect. It gathered state services to set the guidelines for 2025 in the Mediterranean.
On March 19, the conférence maritime régionale (CMR) for the Mediterranean coast was held in Toulon.
François de Canson: 'We are witnessing a geopolitical reshaping of the world order'
On March 20 in Toulon, François de Canson spoke at the Defense and Security exhibition. He called for unity in response to global tensions.
On March 20 in Toulon, François de Canson, vice-president of Région Sud in charge of attractiveness, spoke at the Defense and security exhibition...
The marine firefighters of Toulon remember the terrible Marseille fire
On October 24, the Toulon marine firefighters company held a ceremony commemorating the detachment of Toulon marine firefighters deployed during...
The maritime prefect presented the assessment of the summer season in the Méditerranée
The maritime prefect presented the summer season review for the Méditerranée. Operations rose slightly, with 46 fatalities reported.
On October 16, Vice-Admiral Christophe Lucas, maritime prefect of the Méditerranée, presented the summer review alongside the regional center director.
The Cavalière ZMEL awarded the 2024 Thomas Joly Prize
The Cavalière ZMEL has been officially launched and awarded the 2024 Thomas Joly Prize. It features 71 ecological moorings to protect Posidonia seagrass in Le Lavandou.
In the presence of the préfet of Var and the préfet maritime, a Light Mooring and Equipment Zone (ZMEL) has entered service.
Vice-admiral Christophe Lucas, préfet maritime pour la Méditerranée
On September 2, vice-admiral (VAE) Gilles Boidevezi left his post as préfet maritime de la Méditerranée and commander-in-chief of the...
Des nouveaux locaux pour le Groupement de Fusiliers Marins Méditerranée
Le Groupement de Fusiliers Marins Méditerranée a inauguré ses nouveaux locaux le 25 avril à Toulon. Ce déménagement au cœur de la base navale vise à optimiser les opérations.
Le 25 avril, une cérémonie a marqué l’arrivée du Groupement de Fusiliers Marins Méditerranée dans ses nouveaux locaux dans l’enceinte de la base navale de…