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VOL. 11, ISSUE 10 (2025)
International legal and practical challenges in combating maritime crime, an analysis (based on the UNODC Maritime Crime Manual)
Authors
Dr. Mohamed Elkassar
Abstract
Maritime crime continues to challenge global security and commerce
despite extensive multilateral regulation and naval collaboration. Drawing on
the UNODC Maritime Crime Manual (2nd ed., 2024) and data from the International
Maritime Bureau (IMB), this paper examines evolving patterns of piracy,
smuggling, and other maritime offences. It evaluates the effectiveness of legal
frameworks such as UNCLOS, the SUA Convention, and regional memoranda, exposing
operational and jurisdictional deficiencies that impede enforcement in complex
maritime zones. Through doctrinal and empirical analysis, the study identifies
key legal ambiguities and institutional gaps undermining maritime governance,
and proposes measures for stronger regional coordination, capacity-building,
and harmonization under UNODC guidance.
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Pages:118-124
How to cite this article:
Dr. Mohamed Elkassar "International legal and practical challenges in combating maritime crime, an analysis (based on the UNODC Maritime Crime Manual)". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 10, 2025, Pages 118-124
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