For centuries, acts of piracy have impacted the commercial maritime industry. While efforts to combat these illegal acts may change with time and methods, it is certain that anti-piracy actions are only successful through coordination of military and commercial resources and efforts. While responsive action once under attack is an important component of any anti-piracy effort, prevention or hardening of potential targets is equally if not more important to increase the likelihood that the attack does not occur at all.

The Chamber of Shipping of America would like to ensure that the industry (members and non-members) as a whole have access to timely information to enable vessels and their owners to take the necessary action to mitigate threats from piracy. Relevant documents and links are provided below to assure the widest distribution of critical information to the global maritime industry.

• Best Management Practices to Deter Piracy in the Gulf of Aden and Off the Coast of Somalia (Version 4)

• Maritime Security Centre – Horn of Africa
• International Maritime Bureau Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC)