The Problem

Africa’s maritime domain is increasingly threatened by:

- Piracy

- Terrorism

- Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing

These challenges undermine the rule of law, disrupt regional stability, and hinder sustainable development.
The private sector, which includes shipping companies, offshore energy firms, and logistics providers, plays a critical role in shaping and safeguarding Africa’s maritime future.

Our Solution

The African Maritime Security Institute’s (AMSI) Private Sector Initiative is designed to:

✔️ Empower private entities to address maritime security challenges
✔️ Promote sustainable ocean governance
✔️ Combat maritime crimes and IUU fishing practices
✔️ Support blue economy development through responsible private sector engagement

We offer specialized expertise to align business operations with national and regional security objectives—bridging the gap between private sector potential and public security needs.

Our Approach

Our initiative is collaborative and context-driven, working through:

✔️ Direct consultations with private entities, governments, and international organizations
✔️ In-depth local assessments in partnership with authorities and civil society
✔️ Deployment of expert teams to co-develop and implement sustainable maritime strategies

Our experts collaborate with private sector counterparts to enhance their capacity in maritime governance, security risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance.

Our Impact

Through our initiative, private companies are empowered to:

✔️ Contribute to maritime security
✔️ Strengthen sustainable ocean governance
✔️ Drive economic development through secure and responsible use of marine resources

By aligning private sector efforts with broader governance frameworks, we enhance public trust, promote regional resilience, and support long-term stability in the African maritime domain.

Key Objectives

✔️ Promote Maritime Security: Prevent maritime crimes including piracy, terrorism, and IUU fishing.
✔️ Sustainable Ocean Governance: Support good governance, capacity building, and responsible use of ocean resources.
✔️ Combat IUU Fishing Practices: Provide tools to prevent and disrupt unregulated fishing that harms local economies and ecosystems.
✔️ Capacity Building: Offer specialized training, research, and consulting services tailored to private sector needs.
✔️ Regional Cooperation: Encourage public-private partnerships and foster collaboration among regional and international stakeholders.
✔️ Private Sector Engagement: Enable businesses to integrate maritime security into corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies and investment priorities.

Private Sector Integration

This initiative offers a CSR-aligned framework for companies operating in the maritime space:

- A shipping company could invest in maritime security assessments

- An oil and gas firm could co-sponsor training programs for coastal enforcement agencies

- A logistics provider could help fund IUU fishing monitoring systems

By partnering with AMSI, private companies gain strategic value while contributing to a safer, more prosperous maritime environment.