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Survey notes international naval presence as the primary deterrent to pirates

UNODC, OBPjointly conduct survey of 66 Somali inmates accused of piracy UNODC and OBP jointly conducted an informal survey of 66 Somali inmates accused of piracy in Hargesia prison in Somaliland, Bosasso Prison in Puntland and Montagne Posee Prison in the Seychelles. The survey was on prisoner attitudes about piracy and effective deterrents. Surveys were conducted in the prisons by UNODC personnel; OBP designed and analyzed the survey data. This survey and its findings should be viewed through the lens of what prisoners wanted to report to the UNODC, and not a wholly neutral survey. With that caveat, the survey finds issues of relevance to UNODC and counter-piracy activities.The survey asked the prisoners to identify their motivations for going to sea were, if they knew anyone that had left piracy, and what their plans were post-prison. The survey also asked their opinion on the most effective deterrent to piracy, and what might stop piracy long-term.The survey found there is a clear economic basis for piracy, and long-term solutions to piracy may require addressing this. One prisoner reported going to sea because "My family is poor, so that's why I joined the pirates." and one reason for leaving piracy was that ...

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OBP issues The State of Maritime Piracy 2014 report

Report on the Human and Economic Cost of maritime piracy Ocean Beyond Piracy (OBP) released yesterday the fifth report on the State of Maritime Piracy'' during 2014. The report assesses the cost of maritime piracy, both economic and human, to the international community.This year's analysis shows that in 2014 at least 5,000 seafarers were on board vessels attacked by criminals at sea, of which more than 1,000 were exposed to physical or psychological violence. 476 were held in captivity for some period of time, and 7 were killed. Some of these hostages have been held and tortured for over four years. This is an unacceptable level of violence that would not be tolerated if land or air routes were under similar threat - and it must not be tolerated at sea.Although this report shows that the economic cost of Somali piracy may be down, the recent attacks on foreign fishing vessels and dhows in Somali waters show patterns similar to those that helped Somali piracy emerge ten years ago. However, because reporting is subject to restrictive criteria, these attacks on dhows are not normally included in official reporting and may hide a development that the reduced cost is masking - ...

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OBP Report on the Economic and Human Cost of Piracy 2014

Southeast Asia Piracy remains a clear threat to seafarers (Image Credit: OBP)Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) is going to host an event this afternoon (June 10, 2015 in the Pall Mall room of The Army and Navy Club (The Rag) in London, UK) to discuss the findings of the report that covers the continued human and economic costs in East and West Africa, as well as give a first look at the cost of piracy in Southeast Asia.(You may click on the image for a larger view)Highlights of this year's panel discussion will include:Detailed breakdown of the private security situation in West AfricaUpdated piracy and armed robbery impacts in the Western Indian OceanOBP's first ever look at the human cost of maritime piracy in Southeast AsiaDiscussion of possible trends in maritime piracy emerging in 2015OBP has already published an executive summary of the report which reveals the following data of maritime activity in Southeast Asia, Western Indian Ocean Region and Gulf of Guinea for 2014:Maritime Piracy in SE Asia40% of the seafarers affected by piracy were from countries within the SE Asia regionPhysical abuse of seafarers was reported in 28% of incidentsThe kidnapping for ransom model is absent in SE Asia. ...

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SE Asian piracy continues at unacceptable levels

OBP State of Maritime Piracy Report In its fifth State of Maritime Piracy Report, Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) analyzes the impacts of this crime during 2014 in the Western Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea and, for the first time, in Southeast Asia.The Study finds: Southeast Asian piracy is especially dangerous for seafarers based on the quantity of attacks and 90% boarding success rate. Nearly 3,600 seafarers were on board vessels boarded by pirates in SE Asia. Gulf of Guinea piracy continues at unacceptable levels. There have been no piracy prosecutions and there is a lack of effective cooperation between regional governments and industry. Total economic cost estimated at $983 million for 2014.Collective efforts to address Somali piracy continue to dwindle, while there are indications that pirate activity and intent remain. Total economic cost for 2014 estimated at $2.3 Billion.At least 5,000 seafarers attacked in Southeast Asia, the Gulf of Guinea, and Western Indian Ocean in 2014.The Report will be officially launched at the Army and Navy Club (the Rag), 36 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JN, on Wednesday, 10 June at 13:00, where a panel of experts will address key issues and answer questions. The panel will be moderated by ...

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