Question 15699 — security of property and people

Summary

Ms. Julie Lechanteux draws the attention of the Minister Delegate to the Minister for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature, responsible for the sea and fisheries, to the worrying increase in drownings and accidents at sea, as well as to the resources allocated to maritime rescue and support for the National Sea Rescue Society (SNSM). The recent death of a diver 55-year-old off the coast of Porquerolles, in the Var department, requiring a major search operation, is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by sea users and the daily commitment of those involved in maritime rescue. This tragedy occurs in a particularly worrying context. According to data published by Public Health France, 1,418 drownings were recorded in France during the summer of 2025, i.e. one an increase of 14% compared to the previous year. Of these, 409 resulted in death, an increase of 16%. The Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region remains particularly affected, with 332 drownings alone. Faced with this development, the SNSM occupies an essential place in the national maritime rescue system. Thanks to the commitment of several thousand volunteers, it provides thousands of interventions each year to benefit of boaters, divers, fishermen and coastal users. However, the increase in operating costs, the renewal of boats, the growing training needs and the rise in fuel prices weigh heavily on the resources of rescue stations. In certain territories, this increase has even led to a reduction in the number of exercises at sea, which are nevertheless essential to maintaining preparation. operational of the rescuers. While the SNSM still relies largely on donations, patronage and voluntary commitment to ensure an essential public safety mission, many questions remain regarding the sustainability of its economic model and its capacity to cope with the increase in rescue needs at sea. Also, it would like to know what measures the Government intends to implement in order to strengthen sustainably the human, material and financial resources of the SNSM in the face of the increase in rescue interventions at sea. She asks if a specific national plan to support maritime rescue is envisaged in order to support the renewal of boats, equipment and the training of volunteers; but also if the Government plans to change the financing model of the SNSM in order to guarantee in the long term the resources necessary for the exercise of its missions of general interest. Finally, she also asks what actions are planned to strengthen the prevention of drownings and accidents at sea as well as coordination between State services, local authorities and maritime rescue actors as the summer season approaches.

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