This study examines sea piracy and security challenges of maritime business in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. To achieve the objectives of this study, three research hypotheses were formulated. A cross sectional survey research design was adopted; the population of the study comprise of maritime business operators in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. A Sample of 215 sea business operators in 9 waterfronts cutting across the three senatorial districts of Bayelsa State was selected by simple random sampling.
A Likert Scale questionnaire on “Sea Piracy and Security Challenge” was developed by the researcher and administered to 24 respondents which formed part of data collected. The Routine Activity Theory which is associated with Lawrence Cohen and Marcus Felson was adopted as the theoretical guide of this study. Three null hypotheses were tested using regression analysis (r) at 0.05 level of significance. Results from the findings shows that, the three hypotheses were rejected. The study found amongst others, that sea piracy affects sea faring and fishing business significantly in Bayelsa State. It therefore recommends that concerted efforts aimed at increasing and equipping security agencies responsible for policing Bayelsa State territorial waters should be the major concern of the government and other stakeholders in the maritime sector.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- Statement of Problem
- Objectives of the study
- Significance of the study
- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
- Sea piracy: A conceptual clarification
- Sea Piracy and Fishing Business
- Security Challenges and Maritime Operation ...
- Theoretical Framework......
- Methodology of the Study
- _Results........
- Discussion of Findings
- CONCLUSION
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- REFERENCES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study investigates the impact of sea piracy on the security and operations of maritime businesses in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. The main objective is to understand the extent to which sea piracy hinders economic growth in the region and to identify possible solutions to address this issue.
- Sea piracy's influence on maritime business operations in Bayelsa State.
- The economic impact of sea piracy on fishing and trading activities.
- The role of security agencies in combating sea piracy in Bayelsa State.
- Potential solutions for improving maritime security and reducing piracy.
- The effectiveness of policy interventions in tackling sea piracy.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter introduces the topic of sea piracy and its impact on maritime businesses in Bayelsa State. It highlights the severity of the problem and the need for further research.
- REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK: This chapter provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on sea piracy, its causes, consequences, and potential solutions. It also introduces the theoretical framework guiding the research.
- Methodology of the Study: This chapter outlines the research design, data collection methods, and statistical analysis techniques used in the study.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Sea piracy, maritime security, maritime business, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, economic impact, security challenges, fishing industry, trade, policy interventions, theoretical framework, Routine Activity Theory.
- Quote paper
- Dr. Adongoi Toakodi (Author), 2014, Sea piracy and security challenges of maritime business operations in Bayelsa State, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/442119
