Maritime Piracy in the 21st Century: Legal Responses and International Cooperation Introduction Maritime piracy, once considered a relic of history associated with wooden ships and the golden age of sail, has re-emerged as a significant security challenge in the 21st century. Far from the romanticised portrayal in popular culture, contemporary piracy represents a complex transnational […]

The Impact of Piracy on the Safety of Seafarers in the Gulf of Guinea Maritime piracy remains a significant security challenge in the Gulf of Guinea, posing severe risks to the safety and well-being of seafarers. This region, which extends along the West African coast, has become a hotspot for piracy-related incidents, including hijackings, kidnappings, […]