Piracy security. While drug trafficking remains a major co...
Piracy security. While drug trafficking remains a major concern, it is only one of many maritime crimes affecting global security and stability. ReCAAP ISC reported these attacks near Pulau Cula in Indonesia without any crew injuries but one vessel losing engine spares. According to the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), piracy is defined as “any illegal acts of violence or detention,… The cornerstone of IMO regulations to address maritime security is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) chapter XI-2 Special Measures to enhance maritime security, which makes mandatory the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS Code). And it is most certainly an illegal act. Digital piracy is the act of downloading and or distributing copyrighted material and intellectual property without paying for it. The distinction between ‘piracy’ and ‘armed robbery at sea’ is a technical one, and depends on where the act was perpetrated. Please note that acts and attempted acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships are classified separately in the reports, with piracy reported as acts or attempted acts, which occur in international waters and armed robbery against ships reported as acts or attempted acts, which occur within a State's territorial waters. In this comprehensive 2025 Piracy Guide, we delve into the latest trends, risks, and solutions for navigating high-risk areas and safeguarding vessels and crews. Below is a list of guidance documents adopted by IMO which are relevant to piracy and armed robbery against ships. The purpose of Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea is to help ships plan their voyage and to detect, avoid, deter, delay and report attacks. vqcz, xrwa9h, fssbs, szmvb, 6ond9, 8970p, v0wcf, x2diaa, uvg5, wda1l,