The purpose of this study was to examine sea piracy on maritime transportation over the last twelve years (2009-2020) in the Gulf of Guinea. What are the attributes of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea? What is the level of variation in the ship attack among the thirteen countries in the Gulf of Guinea? What are the categories of ships attacked in the Gulf of Guinea? What is the status of ship during pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea? Is there any difference in pattern of attack in pre and post intervention of regional and international agencies in the Gulf of Guinea?
The scope of this study was defined by its time and space. In terms of time, the study covered the period between 2009 and 2020. This period was chosen because of the rise of sea pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea which began in 2009 and to show the currency of sea pirate activities in the countries under study. The space was defined by the maritime space of Gulf of Guinea which comprises of thirteen countries namely; Angola, Benin Republic, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Republic of Sao Tome and Principe, The Congo and Togo.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
CHAPTER THREE
METHODOLOGY
CHAPTER FOUR
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Research Objectives and Focus Themes
This study aims to examine the impact of sea piracy on maritime transportation within the Gulf of Guinea over a twelve-year period (2009–2020), analyzing trends, vulnerabilities, and the effectiveness of international intervention efforts.
- Analysis of the attributes and geographical distribution of pirate attacks.
- Assessment of variations in piracy incidents across the thirteen countries of the Gulf of Guinea.
- Examination of the vulnerability of different shipping vessel categories.
- Evaluation of the impact of regional and international agency interventions on piracy patterns.
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1.1 Background to the Study
The contribution of maritime transportation to global economic exchange remains significant as the world economy relies on the sea routes for 90% of its trade with more than 112,000 ships manned by more than 1.5 million seafarers (Dina, Akinola, Dada and Oduwole, 2019).
Maritime Piracy poses significant challenges to sea farers as long as ships have gone to sea transporting substantial goods ranging from raw materials and energy to considerable manufactured products between global economies. It also poses a great risk to tourists plying at sea as well as aquaculture economies thereby threatening the livelihoods and economic opportunities of nations and individuals across the world (Karande, 2014). Maritime piracy is a maritime transport issue that directly affects ships, ports, terminals, cargoes and sea farers. Above all, piracy is associated with considerable human cost, as Sea farers are the first to be affected by piracy attacks as they are usually held hostage and may be injured or killed (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 2014).
Piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea have been growing at an alarming rate due to the fact that hijacking and kidnaping of ships and its crew happen in great number. The Gulf has been ranked by International Maritime Bureau (IMB) annual report in 2015 as the area with third highest incidence of piracy in the world, following South East Asia and Horn of Africa (Madanda and Ping, 2016).
Summary of Chapters
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides the background of the study, the statement of the problem, research questions, objectives, and the significance and scope of the study.
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW: This section discusses the conceptual framework, including piracy, sea power, security communities, and routine activity theory, alongside an empirical review.
CHAPTER THREE METHODOLOGY: This chapter outlines the research design, data sources, population, and the statistical and analytical techniques used to evaluate the piracy data.
CHAPTER FOUR RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: This chapter presents the findings regarding the attributes, distribution, variations, and status of ships during piracy incidents in the Gulf of Guinea.
CHAPTER FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: This final chapter synthesizes the findings, draws conclusions, and offers policy recommendations to mitigate the piracy threats in the region.
Keywords
Maritime Piracy, Gulf of Guinea, Maritime Transportation, Armed Robbery, Kidnapping, Hijacking, Shipping Security, Routine Activity Theory, International Maritime Bureau, IMB, Sea Power, Maritime Safety, Navigational Security, Counter-Piracy, Regional Cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research?
The study investigates the problems of sea piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and its implications for maritime transportation safety between 2009 and 2020.
What are the key thematic areas covered?
The work covers piracy trends, the geographical concentration of attacks, the vulnerability of specific ship types, and the evaluation of counter-piracy interventions.
What is the core objective of the study?
The main objective is to analyze the characteristics and geographical spread of attacks to provide recommendations that could mitigate the risks posed to maritime transport.
Which scientific methodology is applied?
The study adopts an ex-post facto research design using secondary data from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) and employs statistical techniques such as ANOVA and Paired Samples Student ’T’ tests.
What does the main body focus on?
The main body presents empirical data on the nature and frequency of attacks, mapping their distribution and testing hypotheses regarding the effectiveness of various regional and international security interventions.
Which keywords characterize this work?
The study is defined by terms like Maritime Piracy, Gulf of Guinea, Shipping Security, and Counter-Piracy strategies.
Why are product tankers considered particularly vulnerable?
The analysis reveals that product tankers constitute the highest frequency of attacks; the study notes they are attractive targets due to the cargo they carry and the subsequent economic and environmental threats if compromised.
Did international interventions successfully reduce piracy?
The statistical analysis of pre- and post-intervention periods indicates that there is no significant difference in the pattern of attacks, suggesting that existing counter-piracy measures have not been sufficiently impactful.
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- Idris Oduwole (Autor:in), 2022, Impact of sea piracy on maritime transportation over twelve years (2009-2020) in the Gulf of Guinea, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.hausarbeiten.de/document/1305334
