Understanding Maritime Crimes and Security Issues

By: Chefor, Ama-Ambo

This comprehensive examination of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea addresses one of the most pressing challenges facing West and Central Africa today. Drawing on the groundbreaking 2013 Code of Conduct and UN Security Council Resolution 2634, this book explores the legal framework designed to combat piracy, armed robbery, illegal fishing, human trafficking, and marine terrorism. Through detailed analysis of Cameroon's experience, the author reveals critical gaps in current maritime security laws and proposes unified legal solutions. Essential reading for policymakers, legal professionals, academics, and students, this work provides both theoretical foundation and practical insights into protecting one of the world's most vital maritime regions from escalating criminal threats.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6209446205
• ISBN13: 9786209446207
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"