Authorities, administrations and local government
- State representatives: zone and security prefectures, maritime prefectures, prefectures.
- State services: DDT, DML, DDTM, DREAL, CROSS...
- Local authorities, fire and rescue services
CEDRE's public service mission includes providing assistance to public authorities for the management of accidental water pollution.
Our role
Response assistance as part of the contingency plan
In the event of accidental water pollution, CEDRE is at your disposal.
Our experts are available 24/7 to assist you in any emergency situation in marine or inland waters.
Our action
We provide immediate technical support to ensure a safe response, improve decision-making in emergency situations and mitigate the impact of the spill.
What we offer
- Immediate advice by phone, email or video call
- Remote support during your incident management meetings (video conferencing, coordination meetings)
- Emergency analysis of pollutants in our laboratory
- On-site assistance at the command centre or in the field, if the situation requires it
At the heart of French and European chemical hazard networks
CEDRE is part of national and European emergency response networks:
- Transaid support centre for north-west France
- ICE (Intervention in Chemical Transport Emergencies) scheme focal point for France
- MAR-ICE (Marine Intervention in Chemical Emergencies) service single contact point in Europe
Need immediate assistance?
24/7 EMERGENCY HOTLINE+33 (0)2 98 33 10 10
Contingency planning and studies
CEDRE supports authorities and local stakeholders in their spill response preparedness efforts.
Our teams provide their expertise by:
- Assisting with the development and updating of contingency plans (maritime, shoreline, inland waters, etc.)
- Carrying out response readiness assessments for municipalities, ports or facilities and conducting risk assessments
Training
As part of its public service mission, CEDRE organises and runs numerous training courses each year, including practical sessions, on responding to spills of oil, chemicals and plastic pellets:
- At sea and on the shoreline
- In ports
- In inland waters
We also offer bespoke training sessions, organised at the site of your choice. Our training courses can be run face-to-face or online, depending on your needs. They are accredited by the Nautical Institute and comply with IMO standards.
Below are a few of our training courses that may be of interest to you:
- Marine pollution crisis management - IMO Level 3
- Shoreline pollution crisis management - IMO level 3
Research
CEDRE works alongside national and international public bodies within the framework of research programmes aimed at improving knowledge of:
- Pollutants: behaviour and effects in the environment
- Response equipment and techniques
We are constantly monitoring emerging trends and technologies, and regularly form partnerships around new themes.
Interested in contributing to our work or proposing a collaborative project? Get in touch!
Resources
CEDRE provides a comprehensive range of resources relating to spill preparedness:
- Operational Guides and Chemical Response Guides
- Webinars
- Spill response equipment database
- Incident information sheets
Seeking a new resource, such as an operational guide on a specific topic? Don't hesitate to get in touch with your request!
Do you represent a public authority, administration or local government?
Contact us