Bertrand Hudault

Bertrand Hudault is an experienced maritime professional currently serving as Inspecteur général at Les Sauveteurs en Mer - SNSM since January 2021, overseeing the operations of rescue stations in the Manche and North Sea regions as well as overseas. Previously, Bertrand held the position of Vice President at the Commission permanente des programmes et des essais de la Marine nationale, managing a team responsible for auditing naval vessels. Other notable roles include Chargé de mission at the Centre d'études stratégiques de la Marine, Directeur des opérations at the Préfecture maritime de la Manche et de la mer du Nord, and Directeur de cabinet for a NATO general. Bertrand's extensive career in the Marine Nationale includes leadership in education and logistics on naval vessels, contributing to essential training for thousands of sailors annually. Academic credentials include studies at the Institut des hautes études de défense nationale, École de Guerre, and École Navale.