Ensuring the ship’ safety and crewmembers’ security
The French flag is recognized for its ship safety standards
Several international tools highlight the high quality and stability of the French flag in terms of security:
- the French flag has always been on the White lists of the Memoranda of Understanding of Paris and Tokyo (it means that French-flagged ships are subject to few detentions under the Port State control inspections carried out in foreign ports);
- classification by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) which highlights the French flag.
At the national level, the standards of the French flag in terms of safety are supported by a network of state services (16 ship safety centers) which today act under the ISM framework (ship safety management), the ISPS (ship security management) and MLC (safety and working conditions on ships).
More details on the safety of transport and maritime service vessel as well as yachts on the RIF website.
Security guaranteed for crewmembers
Choosing the French flag gives access to arrangements in place to guarantee the security of the crewmembers throughout the World.
The maritime rescue coordination center (MRCC) Gris-Nez is the specific point of contact (SPOC) for ships under the French flag for safety and security (ship security alert system - SSAS).
The French Navy is present all over the World thanks to its 12 naval bases spread on all continents and to its diversified and modern fleet.