Comparing Anti-Piracy strategies between State and Private Maritime Security Companies in Gulf of Guinea
Korpela, Santeri (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202601181451
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202601181451
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This thesis studied anti-piracy strategies in the Gulf of Guinea, West Africa, comparing the anti-piracy operations of State Naval Forces and Private Maritime Security Companies. The study examines operational differences, legal and ethical challenges, and the overall effectiveness of measures implemented to reduce piracy in the region.
Findings indicate that State Naval Forces enhance maritime security through coordinated patrols, international partnerships, and initiatives, such as Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project and the Yaoundé Code of Conduct. Private Maritime Security Companies provide rapid deployment, specialized expertise, and risk management on commercial vessels, but face legal and ethical limitations. While piracy incidents have decreased, emerging threats like cyberpiracy and persistent socioeconomic challenges remain.
A qualitative research method was used, analysing academic literature, industry reports, international conventions, and regional policy frameworks to provide throughout understanding of both state and private actors’ roles. Ethical considerations were addressed by acknowledging the socioeconomic factors driving to piracy, while maintaining objectivity.
The conclusion of the thesis was that sustainable security in the Gulf of Guinea still requires constant attention, stronger and clearer regulations, advanced training, and socioeconomic development to address the root causes of piracy.
Findings indicate that State Naval Forces enhance maritime security through coordinated patrols, international partnerships, and initiatives, such as Nigeria’s Deep Blue Project and the Yaoundé Code of Conduct. Private Maritime Security Companies provide rapid deployment, specialized expertise, and risk management on commercial vessels, but face legal and ethical limitations. While piracy incidents have decreased, emerging threats like cyberpiracy and persistent socioeconomic challenges remain.
A qualitative research method was used, analysing academic literature, industry reports, international conventions, and regional policy frameworks to provide throughout understanding of both state and private actors’ roles. Ethical considerations were addressed by acknowledging the socioeconomic factors driving to piracy, while maintaining objectivity.
The conclusion of the thesis was that sustainable security in the Gulf of Guinea still requires constant attention, stronger and clearer regulations, advanced training, and socioeconomic development to address the root causes of piracy.