Class 1 (Chief Engineer) Engineering Management 📅 Nov 2024

Exam Question

(a) Describe the purpose of the SUA Convention and discuss its importance in enhancing maritime security. (6)

(b) Explain the main offenses addressed by the 1988 SUA Convention and its 2005 Protocol. How do these amendments reflect evolving security concerns in the maritime industry? (10)

Reference Answer

### Part (a): Purpose and Importance of the SUA Convention (6 Marks)
The **Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (SUA Convention), 1988**, is a multilateral treaty under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) designed to create a comprehensive international legal framework to combat maritime terrorism, piracy, and other violent acts at sea.
**1. Primary Purpose:**
The fundamental purpose of the SUA Convention is to ensure that any individual who commits an unlawful act against the safety of navigation is held accountable. It achieves this by obligating State Parties to:

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