Piracy in Modern International Law (original) (raw)

This chapter scrutinizes practical implications of the current issues of piracy in the international law as well as the efforts of the coastal states and international navies in addressing this crime. The lowest number in reported piracy and armed robbery incidents since 1994 was registered in first half of 2022. It was reached by means of the armed guards, increased naval presence and proper application by ship owners of the Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security. The chapter also examines the geographical and conceptual limitations of the definition of the piracy, what results in the use of more broad terms: the concept of ‘maritime violence’ in theory, a broad definition of piracy in commercial contracts. The practice of ransom payment is considered in the absence of the ransom-related rule of international law as well as such negative effect of the ransoms payment as further supporting of pirate activity. The chapter also demonstrates the negativ...