Spatial Analysis of Maritime Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea

IF 2.7 4区工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CIVIL

Journal of Marine Science and Technology Pub Date : 2021-10-29 DOI:10.30564/jms.v3i4.3810

Jonathan Ejuvweyere Okpuvwie

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Abstract

Humans rely on the sea for food and mineral resources; hence it is vital to their economic survival. Nations all throughout the world rely on the water for trade and commerce. This article looks at the present condition of marine security in the Gulf of Guinea. The Gulf of Guinea has a total shoreline of about 5,000 nautical miles and several natural harbours with dangerous weather. It has a significant crude oil reservoir, as well as fish and other natural resources. These traits provide huge prospects for marine trade and transportation, but the Gulf of Guinea is also riddled with maritime crimes of all types, including piracy and smuggling. Maritime piracy has presented a threat to coastal states’ stability and economic viability all across the world, not only in Africa. The study examines sea piracy in general, the Geographic Information System, and the impact of maritime piracy on the world socioeconomic development using secondary data. It then goes on to provide a number of recommendations aimed at addressing the problems caused by maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea in order to improve maritime security.

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几内亚湾海盗的空间分析

人类依靠海洋获取食物和矿产资源;因此，这对他们的经济生存至关重要。世界各国的贸易和商业都依赖于水。本文着眼于几内亚湾海上安全的现状。几内亚湾的总海岸线约为5000海里，有几个自然港口，天气危险。它有一个重要的原油储层，以及鱼类和其他自然资源。这些特点为海上贸易和运输提供了巨大的前景，但几内亚湾也充斥着各种类型的海上犯罪，包括海盗和走私。海盗行为不仅在非洲，而且在全世界范围内都对沿海国家的稳定和经济活力构成了威胁。本研究利用二手数据考察了海盗行为的总体情况、地理信息系统以及海盗行为对世界社会经济发展的影响。报告接着提出了一些建议，旨在解决几内亚湾海盗造成的问题，以改善海上安全。

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Journal of Marine Science and Technology 工程技术-工程：海洋

CiteScore

5.60

自引率

3.80%

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审稿时长

7.5 months

期刊介绍： The Journal of Marine Science and Technology (JMST), presently indexed in EI and SCI Expanded, publishes original, high-quality, peer-reviewed research papers on marine studies including engineering, pure and applied science, and technology. The full text of the published papers is also made accessible at the JMST website to allow a rapid circulation.