cover image: Vessel protection against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: a public private hybrid

Vessel protection against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea: a public private hybrid

22 Mar 2024

Private security companies supplement state efforts to protect merchant vessels from piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea, yet operations are poorly regulated. Denmark and other seafaring states should call for harmonised international legislation, standardised conduct and the creation of robust oversight mechanisms.
maritime security

Authors

Jessica Larsen, Stephanie Schandorf

Published in
Denmark