KMI International Journal of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries
Korea Maritime Institute
Article
Report on combating Somali piracy
Yao-Dong Yu*, Wen-Jin Piao**
Published Online: Jun 30, 2010
ABSTRACT
This article first introduces the phenomenon of the Somali piracy and the challenges it poses to the world maritime order and safety. It then analyzes the complicated elements and causes which lead to this phenomenon. It elaborates on the efforts made by the community of states to combat the Somali piracy. It also points out the problems yet to be solved in the fighting against the Somali piracy. Finally it gives some suggestions on how to better combat the Somali piracy. It handles the issue of the Somali piracy from the different perspectives and it emphasizes the importance of international cooperation and the use of multi-measure in combating the Somali piracy.
Keywords: Somali piracy; maritime order and safety; cooperation; warship