Contemporary maritime piracy in Southeast Asia

In: Studies in conflict & terrorism, Band 21, S. 87-112

Abstract

Discusses trends observed in terms of incidents, types of attack, location, and other factors, and analyzes the main countermeasures taken, 1989-97; some focus on need to strengthen regional and international action against piracy. Piracy is defined by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) as any act of boarding any vessel with the intent to commit theft or other crime, and with the capability to use force in furtherance of the act.