Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan

Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan
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Synopsis Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan by :

Maritime piracy is a universal crime under international law which places the lives of seafarers in jeopardy and affects the shared economic interests of all nations. The United States will not tolerate a haven where pirates can act with impunity; it is therefore in our national interests to work with all States to repress piracy off the Horn of Africa. In addition to placing the lives and safety of seafarers in jeopardy, a single piratical attack affects the interests of numerous countries, including the flag State of the vessel, various States of nationality of the seafarers taken hostage, regional coastal States, owners' States, and cargo destination and transshipment States. In the case of Somalia-based piracy, increasingly brazen attacks in 2.5 million square miles of ocean from land-based enclaves along an undergoverned and economically devastated 2,300-mile coast pose a threat to global shipping. This combination of illicit activity and nonexistent rule of law offer a potential breeding ground for other transnational threats. This Plan implements the "National Strategy for Maritime Security" (September 2005) and the "Policy for the Repression of Piracy and other Criminal Acts of Violence at Sea" (June 2007) as applied to piracy off the Horn of Africa. The Strategy affirms the vital national interest of the United States in maritime security, and recognizes that nations have a common interest in achieving two complementary objectives: to facilitate the vibrant maritime commerce that underpins economic security, and to protect against ocean-related criminal and dangerous acts, including piracy. This Plan focuses on immediate operational measures to prevent, disrupt, and punish acts of Somali pirate organizations. We intend this Plan to respond to the growing threat and to be mutually supportive of longer-term initiatives aimed at establishing governance, rule of law, security, and economic development in Somalia.

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Total Pages : 90
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ISBN-10 : 1976271800
ISBN-13 : 9781976271809
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Synopsis Maritime Security by : Government Accountability Office

Somali pirates operating off the Horn of Africa have attacked more than 450 ships and taken nearly 2,400 hostages since 2007. A small number of U.S.-flagged vessels and ships have been among those affected. As Somalia lacks a functioning government and is unable to repress piracy in its waters, the National Security Council (NSC) developed the interagency Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan (Action Plan) in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy off the Horn of Africa in collaboration with international and industry partners. GAO was asked to evaluate the extent to which U.S. agencies (1) have implemented the plan, and any challenges they face in doing so, and (2) have collaborated with partners in counterpiracy efforts. GAO examined counterpiracy plans, activities, collaborative practices, and data, and interviewed industry and international partners and officials at U.S. agencies and the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain.

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 90
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ISBN-10 : 1974409236
ISBN-13 : 9781974409235
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Synopsis Maritime Security by : U.s. Government Accountability Office

"Somali pirates operating off the Horn of Africa have attacked more than 450 ships and taken nearly 2,400 hostages since 2007. A small number of U.S.-flagged vessels and ships have been among those affected. As Somalia lacks a functioning government and is unable to repress piracy in its waters, the National Security Council (NSC) developed the interagency Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan (Action Plan) in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy off the Horn of Africa in collaboration with international and industry partners. GAO was asked to evaluate the extent to which U.S. agencies (1) have implemented the plan, and any challenges they face in doing so, and (2) have collaborated with partners in counterpiracy efforts. GAO examined counterpiracy plans, activities, collaborative practices, and data, and interviewed industry and international partners and officials at U.S. agencies and the Combined Maritime Forces in Bahrain. "

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 90
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ISBN-10 : 9781437940770
ISBN-13 : 1437940773
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Maritime Security by : John H. Pendleton

This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Somali pirates operating off the Horn of Africa have attacked more than 450 ships and taken nearly 2,400 hostages since 2007. A small number of U.S.-flagged vessels and ships have been among those affected. As Somalia lacks a functioning government and is unable to repress piracy in its waters, the National Security Council developed an interagency Action Plan in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy off the Horn of Africa in collaboration with international and industry partners. This report evaluated the extent to which U.S. agencies: (1) have implemented the plan, and any challenges they face in doing so; and (2) have collaborated with partners in counter-piracy efforts. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 1974502031
ISBN-13 : 9781974502035
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Synopsis Maritime Security by : U.s. Government Accountability Office

"Somali pirates have attacked 640 ships and taken more than 3,150 hostages since 2007. A few U.S.-flagged vessels have been affected-most recently the SV Quest, a private yacht on which four Americans were killed in February 2011. The growing frequency and severity of attacks renew the urgency to address the piracy threat. As Somalia is unable to repress piracy, the U.S. National Security Council (NSC) developed the interagency Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa: Partnership and Action Plan in December 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy in collaboration with international and industry partners. In September 2010, GAO issued a report evaluating the extent to which U.S. agencies (1) have implemented the plan, and the challenges they face, and (2) have collaborated with partners. This testimony is based on the September 2010 report and its objectives, and work GAO conducted in March 2011 to update report findings. GAO is not making new recommendations in this statement. GAO previously recommended that the NSC (1) update its Action Plan; (2) assess the costs and effectiveness of U.S. counterpiracy activities; and (3) clarify agency roles and responsibilities. A National Security Staff (NSS) official provided a"

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 25
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ISBN-10 : 9781437983104
ISBN-13 : 1437983103
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Synopsis Maritime Security by : Stephen L. Caldwell

Somali pirates have attacked 640 ships and taken over 3,150 hostages since 2007. A few U.S.-flagged vessels have been affected -- most recently the SV Quest, a private yacht on which four Amer. were killed in Feb. 2011. The growing frequency and severity of attacks renew the urgency to address the piracy threat. As Somalia is unable to repress piracy, the NSC developed the Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa: Action Plan in Dec. 2008 to prevent, disrupt, and prosecute piracy in collaboration with international and industry partners. In Sept. 2010, a report evaluated the extent to which U.S. agencies: (1) have implemented the plan, and the challenges they face; and (2) have collaborated with partners. This is a print on demand report.

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Total Pages : 90
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ISBN-10 : 198354535X
ISBN-13 : 9781983545351
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Synopsis Maritime Security by : United States Government Accountability Office

Maritime Security: Actions Needed to Assess and Update Plan and Enhance Collaboration among Partners Involved in Countering Piracy off the Horn of Africa

Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa

Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa
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Total Pages : 18
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Synopsis Countering Piracy Off the Horn of Africa by :

This Plan implements the National Strategy for Maritime Security (September 2005) and the Policy for the Repression of Piracy and other Criminal Acts of Violence at Sea (June 2007) as applied to piracy off the Horn of Africa. The Strategy affirms the vital national interest of the United States in maritime security, and recognizes that nations have a common interest in achieving two complementary objectives: to facilitate the vibrant maritime commerce that underpins economic security, and to protect against ocean-related criminal and dangerous acts, including piracy. Our Policy provides that we shall '[c]ontinue to lead and support international efforts to repress piracy ... and urge other states to take decisive action both individually and through international efforts.' Accordingly, this Plan seeks to involve all nations, international organizations, industry, and other entities that have an interest in maritime security to take steps to repress piracy off the Horn of Africa. This Plan's objective is to repress piracy off the Horn of Africa in the interest of the global economy, freedom of navigation, Somalia, and the regional states. Accordingly, this Plan focuses on immediate operational measures to prevent, disrupt, and punish acts of Somali pirate organizations. We intend this Plan to respond to the growing threat and to be mutually supportive of longer-term initiatives aimed at establishing governance, rule of law, security, and economic development in Somalia."

Maritime Security

Maritime Security
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Total Pages : 26
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ISBN-10 : 1983823368
ISBN-13 : 9781983823367
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis Maritime Security by : United States Government Accountability Office

Maritime Security: Updating U.S. Counterpiracy Action Plan Gains Urgency as Piracy Escalates off the Horn of Africa

Updates on Efforts to Combat Piracy

Updates on Efforts to Combat Piracy
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Total Pages : 96
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Synopsis Updates on Efforts to Combat Piracy by : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation