Mr. Jacques Saadé was nominated Commander of the Order of Maritime Merit by the French Minister of the Environment, Energy and the Sea, Ms. Ségolène Royal.
The Commander rank is the highest rank of this Order. It is a rare distinction which rewards key figures for their exceptional commitment in the maritime sector.
This nomination is the crowning achievement of the outstanding career of Jacques Saadé and his unique contribution to the French and international maritime economy, which made France shine forth in the world.