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086814
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Maritime piracy has experienced a renaissance not seen since the period of the Barbary pirates. Last year, more than 80 ships were hijacked off the dangerous waters of Somalia, and the ransom for some vessels fetches several million dollars.
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084910
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091367
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087408
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2009.
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The threat of maritime piracy exists in the Horn of Africa as a result of the desperate situation in Somalia and the devastated political economy along the coastline. Ina an area where one attack can yield $10,000 for a working level pirate, such criminal activities have flourished
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089249
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2009.
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Maritime violence off the Horn of Africa has generated immense global attention. Ships carrying cargo that included oil, military weapons, and chemicals have been attacked. More than 20,000 vessels ply this strategically important area that includes the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and the western Indian Ocean every year. To confront the threat of Somali piracy, a combination of national commitment, naval force, and international action has emerged, presaging greater partnering, utilization of the rule of law to address regional instability at sea, 'out-of-area' employment of naval forces, and the integration of international organizations to facilitate repression of maritime piracy.
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097585
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2010.
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Tension on the high seas between lawful commerce and illicit activity has existed for thousands of years, but today it represents a particularly serious challenge that requires more than just power projection; it requires innovative diplomacy, regional commitments, dedicated leadership and increased legal authority. In the maritime domain, there is no greater area of concern than asymmetric threats. Cooperation has unfolded to address some of these challenges, but states and international venues have yet to holistically confront the myriad threats emanating from the oceans. The desired result of every maritime attack may not necessarily be a judicial proceeding, but the ability and political will to prosecute is a critical factor in ensuring a safer maritime environment. When gaps in the law exist-whether in the area of illicit cargo, container security, underwater explosive devices or attacks in shipping channels-criminals and terrorists can operate with impunity. To address these gaps, states can better position themselves by strengthening the law, prioritising political and operational support, removing sanctuaries and authorising the pursuit of illicit assets.
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087704
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2009.
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On April 12, US Navy Seals staged a dramatic
rescue of an American cargo ship
captain who had been held hostage during
a five-day standoff in the Indian Ocean. The
episode highlighted a problem that has drawn
increasing international attention over the past
year: piracy off the Somali coast. Approximately
125 ships carrying cargo that included oil, weapons,
and chemicals were attacked in 2008. In the
first two months of 2009, another 30 ships were
attacked near Somalia.
To be sure, armed gangs demanding ransom
have successfully boarded only a small fraction of
the 33,000 vessels that annually ply the region's
strategically important waters-waters that include
the Gulf of Aden, the key gateway to trade between
the East and West. Still, several seamen have been
killed or injured, and the global merchant shipping
supply chain has been adversely affected (for
instance through increased insurance premiums).
Some vessels, especially slower ships with low freeboards,
have opted to avoid the area altogether.
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