Summary of Unit 8 (Maritime terrorism and piracy)

Maritime terrorism Unit 8


What defines piracy &
terrorism often lies in eye
of the beholder.

NB to gain a better
understanding & How one state perceives
appreciation for those these threats may be
maritime threats & Importance of vastly different from how
challenges they pose to distinguishing another state perceives
policymakers & seafarers between them.
maritime
terrorism &
piracy



Overlap of characteristics of Lack of definitional consensus has
maritime terrorism & piracy significant implications & impedes
sound policy development.


Distinguishing between maritime terrorism and piracy:



IMB defines piracy as any “act of boarding / attempting to
board any ship w/ apparent intent to commit theft/ any
other crime & w/ apparent intent/ capability to use force
in furtherance of that act.”



Definitions Undertaking of terrorist acts
Against coastal facilities/
settlements, inclu: tourist & activities - w/in maritime
resorts, ports areas and port enviro.
towns or cities. Maritime terrorism
is defined by
CSCAP as:


Using or against vessels or fixed platforms @
sea or in port, or against anyone of passengers/
personnel