Terrorismo marítimo e pirataria, desafios para a segurança marítima ao entorno estratégico brasileiro

Abstract

The present work is an analysis on terrorism, maritime terrorism and piracy, with the objective of determining and analyzing factors that can increase the perception of security in Brazil and in its strategic environment. To this end, we sought to analyze historical facts and definitions about the crimes and the current legislation, as well as the perception and analysis of the areas of responsibility and jurisdiction, conventions, protocols and national documents. It was necessary to understand the concept of Maritime Situational Awareness, its characteristics, objectives and definitions in the world and in the country, in addition to its connection to national objectives. We sought to carry out the analysis of the statistics of incidents and their occurrences, based on the reports generated by the main international entities. A study was also carried out of the main mechanisms and tools for cooperation in combating illicit acts, examining factors that contribute to the success achieved. Finally, there was an analysis of the agencies responsible for fighting and prevention in Brazil, in addition to ways to optimize prevention and repression. The methodology used was descriptive, with qualitative and quantitative approaches, with the analysis of documentation, statistics and data related to the theme being carried out. As a result, it was observed that the increased feeling of security in the national strategic environment, as described in the National Defense Policy, involves understanding and combating the factors that lead to piracy and maritime terrorism, as well as the implementation of full awareness Situational Maritime, built by means of information systems and adequate decision-making aid, in addition to frank international cooperation and interagency