Maritime Security under the Lens: Evaluating its effectiveness in Deterring Piracy and Armed Robbery at Sea
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https://doi.org/10.69971/ekgzzb45Keywords:
maritime security, piracy, armed robbery, international law, counter-piracy measuresAbstract
Piracy is a significant threat in maritime zones, severely disrupting navigation and exerting a detrimental impact on global trade and commerce. This research critical examines the effectiveness of current maritime security measures, arrangements, and regulatory frameworks specifically designed to combat piracy and armed robbery at sea by exploring a range of strategies employed by both individual nations and international bodies, to counter the persistent maritime threat of armed robbery. Current research identifies key gaps and limitations within these existing measures of maritime securities, offering valuable insights into their practical efficacy and highlighting areas where improvements are necessary. The study evaluates the capacity of the existing frameworks by utilizing qualitative research methodology to theoretically address and prescribe effective mitigation strategies to deter piracy and armed robbery in today’s complex maritime environments, thereby contributing to the ongoing discourse on strengthening and enhancing global maritime security.
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