You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. 06/20/2014 03:42 PM EDT United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action PlanMedia Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC June 20, 2014
The United States has long been a leader in maritime security. Since 2009, the United States pioneered the international effort to counter pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia, with dramatic results. In the spirit of this leadership, the United States has completed a government-wide Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan. The plan affirms the U.S. commitment to repress piracy and related maritime crimes, strengthen regional governance and rule of law for the safety and security of mariners, preserve freedom of the seas, and promote free flow of commerce through lawful economic activity. The Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan focuses on three core areas: prevention of attacks, response to acts of maritime crime, and enhancing maritime security and governance; and provides specific frameworks for the Horn of Africa and Gulf of Guinea. These frameworks establish a tailored and specific methodology for the focus regions, and provide guidance on how the United States will respond to the regional threats associated with the varying environments. Under the plan, the U.S. Government will work toward the following objectives:
Full text of the United States Counter Piracy and Maritime Security Action Plan, is available on the White House Web site here. For more information, please contact the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs at PM-CPA@state.gov. |
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