The French maritime Cluster was born in 2006

In conclusion to this supplement, a man who has a vision of all the maritime economy and its evolution speaks of the journey but also and above all his hopes.

"Les echos" and "The sailor" publish their common annual supplement since 2004. The French maritime Cluster was born in 2006. Over the years, how has evolved the vision of the sea in France

It is said that maritime more peasant France. It was said that she forgotten sea... And it was true. In the elections of 2007, the marine was not a priority. At the foundation of the sea of 2007 in Marseille, I showed the absence of the Government. And that is that the maritime world has finally unimaginable initiatives there are few: Grenelle special, founding speech of the President of the Republic, soon, blue book and interdepartmental Committee of the sea. Today and in Brest, at the 2009 Assizes, tomorrow are expected the Premier and several Ministers, as well as Laurence Parisot also. The issue to become sea: a dream!

Is it that has contributed to change the State of mind

The scandals and the aftermath of the sinking of the "Erika" and "Prestige". But more positively seafaring in closer have become aware of the potential and the economic weight that they represent. 311 000 direct jobs, it is more than the automotive industry and it therefore, it must be a force! We have made this message.

Do you think that the Grenelle sea was positive

Yes, even though professionals have worked with the hope that the round table makes things, but with some concern also. They want a demanding sustainable development but not ecology "disembodied" with what this posture may have extremist.

The results seemed you to be unbalanced

A little Yes... It should be more constructive, more confident dialogue with the Greens, that allows to find balanced solutions together. Can defend the environment and still advance. I was at the forefront of the fight against tank-flushing at sea. Said me that we would reach ever. And then it has specialized courts, tenfold fines, everything that Degas and getting caught is much more expensive than to not Degas. It is virtually resolved! Prior to this experience, and then to other "Advanced" are not the one, I was afraid to withdraw saw the victory of complacency and garbage boats. Today, I am sure that I will see the victory of the quality and safety. Intellectual terrorism has changed sides. Before, there was only talk competition. Now, talking about quality and it has more and more operators who are and who do not want to face the competition of those who do not are developed.

The blue book can fix the Grenelle sea

Hopefully balanced in its guidelines, without however denying the Grenelle of course. Now it has listened to everyone, it must be that the State take its responsibilities.

An example

We must quickly on renewable marine energies. We have many strengths: our geography, industry, researchers. If we want to achieve the objectives of energy to 2020, should first allow to develop what is there, the wind, which will result in the other (of tides, swells, heat energy...). Wind energy at sea, he will have to make. What it takes, is to do so well. But it is blocked in France by the delay of the State in the adoption of the rules and decisions. The Denmark, the United Kingdom, the Germany... are much more advanced than us. Why

Tomorrow the sea, it is what you dream

It stops speak only of the strengths of the France: kilometres of coastline, continental shelf and professional talents! My dream is that, for the first time in history, the France becomes a true maritime nation. We already have 10 different trades that we call the "jewels of the maritime", for which the France is the global podium. "Globalization" entails a "maritimisation of the world;" and the flora, fauna and underwater are the future of the Earth. We are competent. Enjoy in!