Technical management of French harbour structures Part 2: Current practices, needs - Experience feedback of owners

Abstract

The French harbour system has an essential role: on the one hand for French business, tourism and industry; and on the other hand for European defence. Consequently, maintenance of harbour assets is a stake of major importance. This paper focuses on the analysis of actual maintenance practices, associated constraints, but also capacities to fulfil maintenance programs of the built assets of French harbour owners. The needs in risk management and control are also highlighted. The results are presented by focusing the analysis on observed levels of heterogeneity.