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An Operative Area for Amphibious Ships: Fighting Piracy
An Operative Area for Amphibious Ships: Fighting Piracy

Author(s): Alper Gunoral, Fahri Erenel
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Corruption - Transparency - Anti-Corruption
Published by: Regional Department of Defense Resources Management Studies
Keywords: Maritime security; amphibious ships; piracy; BMP4; IMO; Malacca Strait; Gulf of Guinea;

Summary/Abstract: Piracy has always been a big problem for sea routes. Several years ago the Gulf of Eden was the high risk area for mariners. United Nations task groups, big war ships took charge for maritime security and 2016 became a quieter year in that area. But piracy never diminished globally despite total efforts and millions of dollars spent. The new High Risk Areas seem to be Gulf of Guinea and around Malacca Strait. Malacca Strait is also a narrower and risky area for big ships. This article compares different kinds of warships, to offer a new way of fighting against piracy, while reducing costs for flag states and increasing effectiveness.

  • Issue Year: 11/2016
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 135-142
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English