The Oceans Beyond Piracy project looks to develop a multi-stakeholder response to piracy through:
- Mobilization of all affected sectors of the maritime community
- Developing public-private partnerships that promote long-term solutions at sea and ashore
- Global and sustainable deterrence based on the rule of law
The Human Cost of Somali Piracy
Printer-friendly versionThe latest Oceans Beyond Piracy Study named "The Human Cost of Somali Piracy" was launched at Chatham House in London on June 6. The study’s findings indicate that during the course of 2010:
- 4185 Seafarers were attacked with firearms and Rocket Propelled Grenades.
- 342 Survived Incidents in Citadels (ships’ reinforced security rooms).
- 1090 Seafarers were taken hostage.
- 516 Seafarers were used as human shields.
- The cost to the Somali community is also concerning. Piracy affects food security and endangers Somali youth.
The new study notes that the economic cost of piracy is now well-known, but it makes clear that the extent of the human cost is much less well-known and understood. Please find the the full report, a two-page summary, the presentation from the launch, and the official press release for the report below.
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| human_cost_of_somali_piracy.pdf | 625.4 KB |
| human_cost_of_somali_piracy_summary.pdf | 451.39 KB |
| hcop_launch_presentation.pdf | 484.11 KB |
| hcop_press_release.pdf | 128.34 KB |
