This book examines the occurrence and repercussions of insecurity onAfrica’s oceans and seas, their impact on state sovereignty, national security, and the economy, and looks at howit could be moderated, eradicated, or combated. Maritime securityis generally and primarily associated with piracy in the world’s oceans. But it isexpansive and broader than that. As such, the book also looks at extralegalactivities such as illegal fishing, kidnapping, human trafficking, smuggling,pollution and erosion, terrorism, that occur not only in the world’soceans but also in regional seas, rivers and ports. The authors also focus on how national measuresto combat maritime insecurity work alongside inter-governmental organizations and legislation suchas the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).