Complexityone of the defining features of 21st century terrorism is complexity. In order to fight maritime terrorism and piracy cooperation between governments and the private sector is crucial. Costs and traderelated implications of maritime piracy. In comparing maritime terrorism and piracy, several other factors than motive will be investigated. With the attack against the uss ddg cole the terrorists aimed to provoke fear. Arguments differ as to the global economic ramifications of piracy in the region and the existing or potential links between piracy and terrorist organizations. Maritime piracy and lethal violence offshore in nigeria executive summary the nigeria watch nw dataset recorded 18,009 fatalities caused by violence in nigerias coastal states from 2006 to 2014. Register for our newsletter and receive a free incident report. Maritime terrorism, like all forms of terrorism, has.
When it comes to resources, piracy has less developed means and skills than terrorists 12. Caribbean oceans a methodology to counteract more than six years after the attacks of september 11th, 2001 showed the united states to be a nation. During the same period, there was a modest yet discernible spike in highprofile terrorist attacks and plots at sea, such as the 2004 bombing of the philippine superferry 14, which left 116 dead. The work offers a cuttingedge analysis of modern maritime piracy in the two most pirateprone regions southeast asia and northeast africa from the late twentieth century to the modern day. During the same period, the international maritime bureau imb dataset reported. Download now this book examines the complex phenomena of modern maritime piracy. Terrorism on the sea, piracy, and maritime security. Modern piracy can best be described as a hidden plague on the economies of the world. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Access to society journal content varies across our titles. Measures to ensure respect for human rights for all and the rule of law as the fundamental basis of the fight against terrorism iii. The bmp contained in this publication mitigates the risk from piracy and other maritime security threats.
Maritime terrorism is not rampant, nevertheless there have been a steady flow of incidents during the last 50 years. Over the years, the report has evolved from being first a project of oceans beyond. Pdf the threat of maritime piracy has not disappeared with the decline in somali piracy since 20112012. Piracy not only poses a threat to the crews of the ships and their cargo. Rise of piracy and other maritime insecurity in somalia.
It is only by addressing the issue of generalised maritime disorder that the problems of piracy and maritime terrorism may be controlled in the long term. These statements show identical interests and necessary common acting regarding the fight against piracy and maritime terrorism, as i will explain this later using the example of the operation atalanta. A senior nato adviser on piracy has criticised the government for failing. Factors such as the choice of target, tactics and the use of violence will differ between maritime terrorism and piracy because of the motives behind the actions. For a large panel dataset on maritime piracy and armed robbery against ships for. Shinn adjunct professor, elliott school of international affairs the george washington university. Buy contemporary piracy and maritime terrorism adelphi series 1 by martin n. In this context, maritime terrorism, though currently only a lowlevel threat, has the potential to spread and become more effective n the event of political change on land. In my short lecture maritime terrorism a threat to world trade. It is important to discern the difference between acts of maritime terrorism and pirate activity, and why one is increasing and the other stagnant.
Maritime terrorism is a politically motivated crime launched at or from the sea. In this context, maritime terrorism, though currently only a lowlevel threat, has the potential to spread and become more effective in the event of political change on land. The international legal instruments in addressing piracy. Publication of 2018s state of maritime piracy report marks the ninth year that one earth future oef has assessed the human cost of maritime piracy. Contemporary piracy and maritime terrorism adelphi series. In recent years, there have been a number of terrorist incidents on land in the east african community eac region.
Piracy frequently goes hand in hand with abject poverty, which drives people into this line of business. Piracy, maritime terrorism and securing the malacca. The global terrorism database gtd at the university of maryland12 is an opensource database on global terrorist incidents including maritime. The paper needs to address extensively the issue of capacity building to deal with piracy and maritime terrorism. Unodc counter piracy activities were given official endorsement through the 1851 2008 sc resolution and encouraged further unodc involvement in the region. The presumed convergence between maritime terrorism. Pdf modern piracy maritime terrorism the challenge of piracy for the 21st century free books. While the paper gives a lot of information on piracy, maritime terrorism does not seem to be given so much importance. All the experts are in agreement that piracy off somalia will not come to an end until the country resolves its failed state status. It is often boosted by the complete collapse of government order in the nations concerned. While most are unaware of, or perhaps simply do not understand, the pervasiveness and impact of piracy on international shipping lanes, the phenomenon is very real and has a tangible impact, not only on the maritime industry, but also on the global economy. Terrorism, piracy, and challenges for the united states peter chalk.
Factors that contribute to the success of maritime terrorism. One of the main concerns is that extremist groups will seek to overcome existing operational constraints in seabased capabilities by working in conjunction with or subcontracting out missions to maritime crime gangs and syndicates. At one point, bin laden spread the message that the al qada navy includes 20 naval ships. Today, the waters of southeast asia serve as the dominant region for the occurrence of piracy and the challenges it poses to regional security and malacca straits security. Somali pirate ransoms could fund terrorists world news. Piracy and maritime terrorism in the horn of africa essays. Its main purpose was to promote dialogue on the phenomenon of maritime piracy between international policymakers, law enforcement officers, port authorities and other professionals, and to provide a response to the need for research and analysis at an international level on maritime piracy and its connection to terrorism. Piracy and maritime security in the gulf of guinea al. The global framework against maritime terrorism in the. Counter piracy programme combating maritime piracy in the. It is only by addressing the issue of generalised maritime disorder that the problems of piracy and maritime terrorism may be. The venezuelan minister of defence said rcgs resolute s action was an act of imperial aggression. Other factors will display similarities as both groups. Maritime piracy is one element of a modernday threat convergence that can also involve terrorism, illicit narcotics and weapons dealing, and other forms of organized crime.
Piracy, maritime terror and policy response manohar. Maritime terrorism is only one of the areas of operation. Thus, for a region of such geostrategic and maritime significance, ensuring that good order at sea prevails is a matter of absolute. Piracy and maritime security in the gulf of guinea. Contemporary piracy and maritime terrorism the threat to international security martin n. The programme documentation refers to the secretary generals report on piracy s2010738 of 22 october 2012. Piracy specific best management practice bmp, international navies and capacity building ashore have helped to suppress piracy. This essay examines the controversial rise of private security companies pscs available for hire to maritime shipping companies in response to the troubling increase in piratical attacks over the past 15. Piracy on high seas is currently becoming key tactics of terrorist groups many of todays pirates are also terrorists with. Particularly growing in nature and frequency of these afflictions is sea piracy. The united nations law of the sea convention unclos define s piracy as acts carried out on the high seas for private ends. In the period 2000 to 2006, the incidence of piracy rose 68 percent compared to the previous six years. However, somali piracy has not been eradicated and remains a threat.
Download 35page term paper on piracy maritime terrorism 2020. The effects of piracy and maritime terrorism, meaning distortion of international shipping, trade, threat to life and property of many people. Maritime piracy continues to persist as a significant phenomenon manifesting a range of social, historical, geopolitical, security and economic issues. Contemporary piracy and maritime terrorism adelphi paper. Contents glossary 5 introduction 7 chapter one contemporary piracy 11 definitions n reasons for piracy 12 types of ship attacked 18 methods of boarding and attack 18.
Choke points and mega harbours are in the focus of terrorists 3. Understanding contemporary maritime piracy a dissertation presented by anamika twymanghoshal to the school of criminology and criminal justice in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in the field of criminology and justice policy northeastern university boston, massachusetts november, 2012. For example, the confusion surrounding piracy begins with definitions. It is necessary to take into account how state failure led to poor governance in somalia. The anthology modern piracy and maritime terrorism.
Combating piracy and maritime terrorism a common challenge for europe and asia. As a second installment within the series on maritime issues and. If you have access to a journal via a society or association membership, please browse to your society journal, select an article to view, and follow the instructions in this box. The threat of maritime terrorism threat is still very real and, unfortunately, growing in its complexity. Existing and potential threats 16 distinguishing maritime terrorism from piracy as is the case with many other threats facing the international community, what defines piracy and terrorism often lies in the eye of the beholder.