Just as old as human activities on the sea, Piracy is a growing concern in many places in the world. It is an evolving and elusive threat that demands preventive intelligence and defensive measures.

Most attacks on ships and offshore infrastructure occur within the Territorial Seas of nations, demanding capacity building initiatives and civil-government cooperation schemes.

The presence of distant-fishing fleets, mostly from Asia, present a clear and present danger to the Nation’s fishing resources. Industry and Governments should work together to mitigate this threat.

The untamed nature of the seas gives TCOs the possibility to transport their cargoes with relatively low risk, endangering coastal communities and the shipping industry as well.

From a threat perspective, terrorism from and at the sea present a serious challenge for international commerce. Protecting SLOCs is a key obligation of Nation’s Governments and also a shared responsibility with the private sector.

Coastal communities are complex in nature. Developing a lasting and open relationship with them is of key relevance to mitigate risks and to guarantee the operation’s sustainability.