Security Council resolution 2442 (2018) [on piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia]
Symbol: S/RES/2442 (2018)
Date: 2018-11-06
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/73 [84] SOMALIA SITUATION
S/ X The situation in Somalia.
Subjects: IMO|INTERPOL|UN Office on Drugs and Crime|Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|MARITIME SECURITY|HIJACKING OF SHIPS|PIRACY|SOMALIA|SOMALIA SITUATION|ARMS EMBARGO|CRIME PREVENTION|INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA (PLURINATIONAL STATE OF)
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: CÔTE D'IVOIRE
vote: yes
country: EQUATORIAL GUINEA
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: KAZAKHSTAN
vote: yes
country: KUWAIT
vote: yes
country: NETHERLANDS
vote: yes
country: PERU
vote: yes
country: POLAND
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                    S/RES/2442 (2018)
               Security Council                                                  Distr.: General
                                                                                 6 November 2018




               Resolution 2442 (2018)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 8391st meeting, on
               6 November 2018

                    The Security Council,
                     Recognizing that 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of resolution 1816 on the
               situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia and
               recalling its previous resolutions concerning the situation in Somalia, especially
               resolutions 1814 (2008), 1816 (2008), 1838 (2008), 1844 (2008), 1846 (2008), 1851
               (2008), 1897 (2009), 1918 (2010), 1950 (2010), 1976 (2011), 2015 (2011), 2020
               (2011), 2077 (2012), 2125 (2013), 2184 (2014), 2246 (2015) and 2316 (2016) and
               2383 (2017) as well as the Statements of its President (S/PRST/2010/16) of 25 August
               2010 and (S/PRST/2012/24) of 19 November 2012,
                     Welcoming the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/903), as requested by
               resolution 2383 (2017), on the implementation of that resolution and on the situation
               with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia,
                    Reaffirming its respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political
               independence, and unity of Somalia, including Somalia’s sovereign rights in
               accordance with international law, with respect to offshore natural resources,
               including fisheries,
                     Noting that the joint counter-piracy efforts of States, regions, organizations, the
               maritime industry, the private sector, think tanks, and civil society have resulted in a
               steady decline in pirate attacks as well as hijackings since 2011, with no successful
               ship hijackings reported off the coast of Somalia since March 2017 however,
               recognizing the ongoing threat that resurgent piracy and armed robbery at sea poses
               to the prompt, safe, and effective delivery of humanitarian aid to Somalia and the
               region, to the safety of seafarers and other persons, to international navigation and
               the safety of commercial maritime routes, and to other ships, including fishing vessels
               operating in conformity with international law, commending countries that have
               deployed naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and the Somali Basin to dissuade piracy
               networks from carrying out acts of piracy,
                     Welcoming the reinstatement of the Somali Maritime Security Coordination
               Committee (MSCC) meeting held from 9 to 10 July 2018 between the Federal
               Government of Somalia, Federal Member States and international partners which
               called for enhanced cooperation in strengthening Somalia ’s maritime security as a
               key priority for both the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States
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               Somali maritime forces, as required by the Transition Plan and recognizing the
               importance of engaging in transition planning,
                     Further reaffirming that international law, as reflected in the United Nations
               Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 (“The Convention”), sets out
               the legal framework applicable to activities in the ocean, including countering piracy
               and armed robbery at sea,
                     Recognizing the need to investigate and prosecute not only suspects captured at
               sea, but also anyone who incites or intentionally facilitates piracy operations,
               including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize,
               facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attacks, and reiterating its concern
               over persons suspected of piracy having been released without facing justice,
               reaffirming that the failure to prosecute persons responsible for acts of piracy and
               armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia undermines anti -piracy efforts,
                     Noting with concern that the continuing limited capacity and domestic
               legislation to facilitate the custody and prosecution of suspected pirates after their
               capture has hindered more robust international action against pirates off the coast of
               Somalia, which has led to pirates in many cases being released without facing justice,
               regardless of whether there is sufficient evidence to support prosecution, and
               reiterating that, consistent with the provisions of The Convention concerning the
               repression of piracy, the 1988 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts
               Against the Safety of Maritime Navigation (“SUA Convention”) provides for parties
               to create criminal offences, establish jurisdiction, and accept delivery of persons
               responsible for, or suspected of seizing, or exercising control over, a ship by force or
               threat thereof, or any other form of intimidation,
                      Underlining the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the fight
               against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of So malia, noting the several
               requests from Somali authorities for international assistance to counter piracy off its
               coast, including the letter of 25 October 2018, from the Permanent Representative of
               the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the United Nations expressing the appreciation
               of Somali authorities to the Security Council for its assistance, expressing their
               willingness to consider working with other States and regional organizations to
               combat piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, as king member
               states and international organizations to support the Federal Government of Somalia
               in its efforts to address illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing in its Exclusive
               Economic Zone, and requesting that the provisions of resolution 2383 (2017) be
               renewed for an additional 12 months,
                    Welcoming the participation of the Federal Government of Somalia and regional
               partners in the 21st plenary session of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of
               Somalia (CGPCS) in Nairobi, Kenya, 11–13 July 2018, co-hosted by the Indian Ocean
               Commission under the Chairmanship of Mauritius,
                     Recognizing the work of the CGPCS and the Law Enforcement Task Force to
               facilitate the prosecution of suspected pirates, and the intentions of the Regional
               Capacity Building Working Group to identify regional priorities and coo rdination of
               capacity-building activities and regional responsibilities,
                    Noting the progress made to enhance Somali capacity building through the
               National Maritime Coordination Committee (NMCC) to assess maritime priorities
               between the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal Member States,
                     Welcoming the financing provided by the Trust Fund to Support Initiatives of
               States Combating Piracy off the Coast of Somalia (the Trust Fund) to strengthen
               regional ability to prosecute suspected pirates and imprison those convicted in
               accordance with applicable international human rights law, noting with appreciation

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           the assistance provided by the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
           Maritime Crime Programme, and being determined to continue efforts to en sure that
           pirates are held accountable,
                 Commending the efforts of the European Union Naval Forces (EUNAVFOR)
           Operation ATALANTA and EUCAP Somalia, Combined Maritime Forces’ Combined
           Task Force 151, the counter-piracy activities of the African Union onshore in Somalia
           and other States acting in a national capacity in cooperation with Somali authorities
           and each other to suppress piracy and to protect ships transiting through the waters
           off the coast of Somalia, and welcoming the Shared Awareness and Deconfliction
           Initiative (SHADE) and the efforts of individual countries, including China, India,
           the Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Russian
           Federation, which have deployed naval counter-piracy missions in the region,
                 Noting the efforts of flag States for taking measures to permit vessels sailing
           under their flag transiting the High Risk Area (HRA) to embark vessel protection
           detachments and privately contracted armed security personnel (PCASP), and to
           allow charters that favour arrangements that make use of such measures, while urging
           States to regulate such activities in accordance with applicable international law,
                 Welcoming and encouraging the capacity-building efforts in the region made by
           the International Maritime Organization (IMO) funded Djibouti Code of Conduct, the
           Trust Fund and the European Union’s activities under the EU Capacity Building
           Mission in Somalia (EUCAP Somalia) which assists Somalia in strengthening its
           maritime security capacity in order to enable it to e nforce maritime law more
           effectively, and recognizing the need for all engaged international and regional
           organizations to coordinate and cooperate fully,
                 Supporting the development of a coastguard at the federal level and coastguard
           police at the Federal Member State level, noting with appreciation the efforts made
           by the IMO and the shipping industry to develop and update guidance, best
           management practices, and recommendations to assist ships to prevent and suppress
           piracy attacks off the coast of Somalia, including in the Gulf of Aden, and in relevant
           parts of the Indian Ocean that are still within the High Risk Area and recognizing the
           work of the IMO and the CGPCS in this regard, noting the efforts of the International
           Organization for Standardization, which has developed industry standards of training
           and certification for Private Maritime Security Companies when providing PCASP
           on board ships in high-risk areas, and further welcoming the European Union’s
           EUCAP Somalia, which is working to develop the maritime security capacities of
           Somalia,
                 Underlining the importance of continuing to enhance the collection,
           preservation, and transmission to competent authorities of evidence of acts of piracy
           and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and welcoming the ongoing work
           of the IMO, INTERPOL, and industry groups to develop guidance to seafarers on
           preservation of crime scenes following acts of piracy, and noting the importance of
           enabling seafarers to give evidence in criminal proceedings to prosecut e acts of
           piracy,
                 Further recognizing that pirate networks continue to rely on kidnapping and
           hostage-taking to help generate funding to purchase weapons, gain recruits, and
           continue their operational activities, thereby jeopardizing the safety and securi ty of
           civilians and restricting the flow of commerce, and welcoming international efforts to
           coordinate the work of investigators and prosecutors, inter alia, through the Law
           Enforcement Task Force and collect and share information to disrupt the pirate
           enterprise, as exemplified by INTERPOL’s Global Database on Maritime Piracy, and
           commending the establishment of the Maritime Information Fusion Centre (RMIFC)
           in Madagascar, the sister centre of the Regional Centre for Operational Coordination

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               (RCOC) in Seychelles following the signing of the Regional Agreement for the
               Setting up of a Regional Maritime Information Exchange and Sharing Mechanism in
               the Western Indian Ocean by Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, Union of Comoros and
               Seychelles , including the establishment of the Piracy Prosecution Readiness Plan
               which, under the auspices of UNODC and in partnership with EU NAVFOR, will
               further develop the region’s capacity to conduct piracy prosecutions,
                     Reaffirming international condemnation of acts of kidnapping and hostagetaking, including offences contained within the International Convention against the
               Taking of Hostages, strongly condemning the continuing practice of hostage-taking
               by pirates operating off the coast of Somalia, expressing serious concern at the
               inhumane conditions hostages face in captivity, recognizing the adverse impact on
               their families, calling for the immediate release of all remaining hostages, and noting
               the importance of cooperation between Member States on the issue of hostage -taking
               and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages,
                     Commending Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Tanzania, for their efforts to
               prosecute suspected pirates in their national courts, and noting with appreciation the
               assistance provided by the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme, the Trust Fund, and
               other international organizations and donors, in coordination with the CGPCS, to
               support Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles, Tanzania, Somalia, and other States in the
               region with their efforts to prosecute, or incarcerate in a third State after prosecution
               elsewhere, pirates, including facilitators and financiers ashore, consistent with
               applicable international human rights law, and emphasizing the need for States and
               international organizations to further enhance international efforts in this regard,
                     Welcoming the readiness of the Federal Government of Somalia and Federal
               Member States to cooperate with each other and with States who have prosecuted
               suspected pirates with a view to enabling convicted pirates to be repatriated back to
               Somalia under suitable prisoner transfer arrangements, consistent with applicable
               international law, including international human rights law, and acknowledging the
               return from Seychelles to Somalia of convicted prisoners willing and eligible to serve
               their sentences in Somalia, and noting that the sentences served must be those passed
               by the courts of the prosecuting states and that any proposal to vary the sentences
               must be in conformity with the 2011 Transfer Agreement with the Seychelles,
                    Welcoming the work of the Maritime Security Coordination Committee
               (MSCC), the central mechanism for developing capability and identifying and
               channelling support, as highlighted at the London Somalia Conference in May 2017,
               and encouraging the Somali national and regional administrations to take increasing
               responsibility for counter-piracy initiatives,
                     Expressing serious concern over reports of illegal, unreported and unregulated
               fishing (IUU) in Somalia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), and noting the complex
               relationship between IUU fishing and piracy, recognizing that IUU fishing accounts
               for millions of dollars in lost revenue for Somalia each year, and can contribute to
               destabilization among coastal communities,
                     Noting Somalia’s accession to the FAO’s Agreement on Port State Measures to
               Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing,
               recognizing the projects supported by FAO and UNODC aimed at enhancing
               Somalia’s capacity to combat such activities, and stressing the need for States and
               international organizations to further intensify their support to the Federal
               Government of Somalia, at its request, in enhancing Somalia ’s capacity to combat
               such activities,
                     Recognizing the ongoing efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia towards
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           in this regard the implementation of a component of the EU -funded Programme to
           Promote Regional Maritime Security (CCAP) with FAO aims to promote proper and
           transparent licensed and regulated fishing with regional states, and encouraging
           further efforts in this regard, with the support of the international community,
                 Recalling the reports of the Secretary General which illustrate the seriousness
           of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia and provide useful
           guidance for the investigation and prosecution of pirates, including on specialized
           anti-piracy courts,
                 Remaining concerned that four-Iranian seafarers from the FV Siraj remain as
           hostages inside Somalia in appalling conditions, and welcoming the work of
           International Seafarers Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) and Maritime
           Piracy Humanitarian Response Programme (MPHRP) in the provision of post trauma
           intervention and financial support to victims of piracy and their families; as well as
           the CGPCS Piracy Survivors Family Fund (PSFF), which provides funds for the
           survivors of Somali piracy, and for their families, to provide a range of support during
           and after captivity and recognizing the need to continue supporting these initiatives
           and contributions to funds,
                 Recognizing the progress made by the CGPCS and UNODC in the use of public
           information tools to raise awareness of the dangers of piracy and highlight the best
           practices to eradicate this criminal phenomenon,
                Noting efforts by UNODC and UNDP and the funding provided by the Trus t
           Fund, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other donors
           to develop regional judicial and law enforcement capacity to investigate, arrest, and
           prosecute suspected pirates and to incarcerate convicted pirates consistent with
           applicable international human rights law,
                 Bearing in mind the Djibouti Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of
           Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in the Western Indian Ocean and the Gulf
           of Aden, noting the operations of information-sharing centres in, Kenya, and
           Tanzania, recognizing the efforts of signatory States to develop the appropriate
           regulatory and legislative frameworks to combat piracy, enhance their capacity to
           patrol the waters of the region, interdict suspect vessels, and prosecute suspected
           pirates,
                 Emphasizing that peace and stability within Somalia, the strengthening of State
           institutions, economic and social development, and respect for human rights and the
           rule of law are necessary to create the conditions for a durable eradication of piracy
           and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, and further emphasizing that
           Somalia’s long-term security rests with the effective development by Somali
           authorities of the Somali Coast Guard and Maritime Police Units, Somali National
           Army, and Somali Police Force,
                Welcoming the Padang Communique and Maritime Cooperation Declaration
           adopted by the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) at its 15th Council of Ministers
           meeting, which call upon members to support and strengthen cooperation to address
           maritime challenges including piracy and illegal trafficking of drugs,
                 Welcoming the publication in June 2018 by BIMCO, International Chamber of
           Shipping, International Group of Protection & Indemnity Clu bs, Intertanko, The Oil
           Companies International Marine Forum and others, of version 5 of Best Management
           Practices to deter Piracy and Enhance Maritime Security in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden,
           Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea (BMP5), acknowledging that the i nformation and
           guidance contained within helps to reduce the risks to mariners and seafarers engaged
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                    Recognizing that the ongoing instability in Somalia and the acts of piracy and
               armed robbery at sea off its coast are inextricably linked, and stressing the need to
               continue the comprehensive response by the international community to repress
               piracy and armed robbery at sea and tackle its underlying causes,
                     Determining that the incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
               of Somalia, as well as the activity of pirate groups in Somalia, are an important factor
               exacerbating the situation in Somalia, which continues to constitute a threat to
               international peace and security in the region,
                    Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations,
                    1.    Reiterates that it condemns and deplores all acts of piracy and armed
               robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                     2.     While noting improvements in Somalia, recognizes that piracy exacerbates
               instability in Somalia by introducing large amounts of illicit cash that fuels additional
               crime, corruption, and terrorism;
                     3.   Stresses the need for a comprehensive response to prevent and suppress
               piracy and tackle its underlying causes by the international community in
               collaboration with Somali authorities and other relevant actors;
                     4.    Underlines the primary responsibility of the Somali authorities in the fight
               against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, encourages the
               approval by the Parliament of the draft coast guard law which the Somali authorities,
               with the support of EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Somalia have
               submitted to the Council of Ministers and urges the Somali authorities, to continue
               their work to pass a comprehensive set of anti-piracy and maritime laws without
               further delay and establish security forces with clear roles and jurisdictions to enforce
               these laws and to continue to develop, with international support as appropriate, the
               capacity of Somali courts to investigate and prosecute persons responsible for acts of
               piracy and armed robbery, including key figures of criminal networks involved in
               piracy who plan, organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attacks;
                     5.     Recognizes the need to continue investigating and prosecuting those who
               plan, organize, or illicitly finance or profit from pirate attacks off the coast of
               Somalia, including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy, urges States,
               working in conjunction with relevant international organizatio ns, to adopt legislation
               to facilitate prosecution of suspected pirates off the coast of Somalia;
                    6.    Calls upon the Somali authorities to interdict, and upon interdiction to
               have mechanisms in place to safely return effects seized by pirates, investigate and
               prosecute pirates and to patrol the waters off the coast of Somalia to prevent and
               suppress acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea;
                     7.   Calls upon the Somali authorities to make all efforts to bring to justice
               those who are using Somali territory to plan, facilitate, or undertake criminal acts of
               piracy and armed robbery at sea, and calls upon Member States to assist Somalia, at
               the request of Somali authorities and with notification to the Secretary -General, to
               strengthen maritime capacity in Somalia, including regional authorities and, stresses
               that any measures undertaken pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with
               applicable international law, in particular international human rights law;
                    8.    Calls upon States to cooperate also, as appropriate, on the issue of hostage
               taking, and the prosecution of suspected pirates for taking hostages;
                    9.   Calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all seafarers held
               hostage by Somali pirates, and further calls upon the Somali authorities and all



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           relevant stakeholders to redouble their efforts to secure their safe and immediate
           release;
                 10. Welcomes the initiative of the Seychelles authorities to establish a court
           for piracy and maritime crime and further welcomes the successful prosecution of
           piracy cases by this body;
                 11. Recognizes the need for States, international and regional organizations,
           and other appropriate partners to exchange evidence and information for anti -piracy
           law enforcement purposes with a view to ensuring effective prosecution of suspected,
           and imprisonment of convicted, pirates and with a view to the arrest and prosecution
           of key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize, facilitate,
           or illicitly finance and profit from piracy operations, and keeps und er review the
           possibility of applying targeted sanctions against individuals or entities that plan,
           organize, facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from piracy operations if they meet
           the listing criteria set out in paragraph 43 of resolution 2093 (2013), and calls upon
           all States to cooperate fully with the Somalia and Eritrea Monitoring Group, including
           on information-sharing regarding possible violations of the arms embargo or charcoal
           ban;
                 12. Renews its call upon States and regional organizations that are able to do
           so to take part in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of
           Somalia, in particular, consistent with this resolution and international law, by
           deploying naval vessels, arms, and military aircraft, by providing basing and
           logistical support for counter-piracy forces, and by seizing and disposing of boats,
           vessels, arms, and other related equipment used in the commission of piracy and
           armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia, or for which there are reasonable
           grounds for suspecting such use;
                13. Highlights the importance of coordination among States and international
           organizations in order to deter acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, commends the work of the CGPCS to facilitate such coordination in
           cooperation with the IMO, flag States, and Somali authorities, and urges continued
           support of these efforts;
                 14. Encourages Member States to continue to cooperate with Somali
           authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea, notes the primary role
           of Somali authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast
           of Somalia, and decides that, for a further period of 13 months from the date of this
           resolution to renew the authorizations as set out in paragraph 14 of resolution 2383
           (2017) granted to States and regional organizations cooperating with Somali
           authorities in the fight against piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of
           Somalia, for which advance notification has been provided by Somali authorities to
           the Secretary-General;
                15. Affirms that the authorizations renewed in this resolution apply only with
           respect to the situation in Somalia and shall not affect the rights, obligations, or
           responsibilities of Member States under international law, including any rights or
           obligations under The Convention, with respect to any other situation, and
           underscores in particular that this resolution shall not be considered as establishing
           customary international law; and affirms further that such authorizations have been
           renewed in response to the 25 October 2018 letter conveying the request of Somali
           authorities;
                 16. Decides that the arms embargo on Somalia imposed by paragraph 5 of
           resolution 733 (1992) and further elaborated upon by paragraphs 1 and 2 of resolution
           1425 (2002) and modified by paragraphs 33 to 38 of resolution 2093 does not apply
           to supplies of weapons and military equipment or the provision of assistance destined

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               for the sole use of Member States, international, regio nal, and subregional
               organizations undertaking measures in accordance with paragraph 14 above;
                     17. Requests that cooperating States take appropriate steps to ensure that the
               activities they undertake pursuant to the authorizations in paragraph 14 do not h ave
               the practical effect of denying or impairing the right of innocent passage to the ships
               of any third State;
                     18. Calls upon all States, and in particular flag, port, and coastal States, States
               of the nationality of victims and perpetrators of piracy an d armed robbery, and other
               States with relevant jurisdiction under international law and national legislation, to
               cooperate in determining jurisdiction and in the investigation and prosecution of all
               persons responsible for acts of piracy and armed robbery off the coast of Somalia,
               including key figures of criminal networks involved in piracy who plan, organize,
               facilitate, or illicitly finance or profit from such attack, consistent with applicable
               international law including international human rights law, to ensure that all pirates
               handed over to judicial authorities are subject to a judicial process, and to render
               assistance by, among other actions, providing disposition and logistics assistance with
               respect to persons under their jurisdiction and control, such as victims, witnesses, and
               persons detained as a result of operations conducted under this resolution;
                    19. Calls upon all States to criminalize piracy under their domestic law and to
               favourably consider the prosecution of suspected, and imprisonmen t of those
               convicted, pirates apprehended off the coast of Somalia, and their facilitators and
               financiers ashore, consistent with applicable international law, including international
               human rights law, and decides to keep these matters under review, includ ing, as
               appropriate, the establishment of specialized anti-piracy courts in Somalia with
               substantial international participation and/or support as set forth in resolution 2015
               (2011), and encourages the CGPCS to continue its discussions in this regard;
                     20. Welcomes, in this context, the UNODC Maritime Crime Programme ’s
               continued work with authorities in Somalia and in neighbouring States to ensure that
               individuals suspected of piracy are prosecuted and those convicted are imprisoned in
               a manner consistent with international law, including international human rights law;
                     21. Encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to accede to the United
               Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime, as par t of its efforts to
               target money laundering and financial support structures on which piracy networks
               survive;
                     22. Urges all States to take appropriate actions under their existing domestic
               law to prevent the illicit financing of acts of piracy and the la undering of its proceeds;
                    23. Urges States, in cooperation with INTERPOL and Europol, to further
               investigate international criminal networks involved in piracy off the coast of
               Somalia, including those responsible for illicit financing and facilitation;
                    24. Urges all States to ensure that counter-piracy activities, particularly landbased activities, take into consideration the need to protect women and children from
               exploitation, including sexual exploitation;
                    25. Urges all States to share information with INTERPOL for use in the global
               piracy database, through appropriate channels;
                    26. Commends the contributions of the Trust Fund and the IMO-funded
               Djibouti Code of Conduct and urges both state and non-State actors affected by piracy,
               most notably the international shipping community, to contribute to them;
                    27. Urges States parties to The Convention and the SUA Convention to
               implement fully their relevant obligations under these conventions and customary


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           international law and to cooperate with the UNODC, IMO, and other States and
           international organizations to build judicial capacity for the successful prosecution of
           persons suspected of piracy and armed robbery at sea off the coast of Somalia;
                 28. Acknowledges the recommendations and guidance provided by the IMO
           on preventing and suppressing piracy and armed robbery at sea; and urges States, in
           collaboration with the shipping and insurance industries and the IMO, to continue to
           develop and implement avoidance, evasion, and defensive best practices and
           advisories to take when under attack or when sailing in the waters off the coast of
           Somalia, and further urges States to make their citizens and vessels available for
           forensic investigation as appropriate at the first suitable port of call immediately
           following an act or attempted act of piracy or armed robbery at sea or release from
           captivity;
                29. Encourages flag States and port States to further consider the development
           of safety and security measures on board vessels, including, where applicable,
           developing regulations for the use of PCASP on board ships, aimed at preventing and
           suppressing piracy off the coast of Somalia, through a consultative process, including
           through the IMO and ISO;
                 30. Invites the IMO to continue its contributions to the preventio n and
           suppression of acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships, in coordination, in
           particular, with the UNODC, the World Food Program (WFP), the shipping industry,
           and all other parties concerned, and recognizes the IMO ’s role concerning privately
           contracted armed security personnel on board ships in high-risk areas;
                 31. Notes the importance of securing the safe delivery of WFP assistance by
           sea, and welcomes the ongoing work by the WFP, EUNAVFOR Operation Atalanta,
           and flag States with regard to Vessel Protection Detachments on WFP vessels;
                 32. Requests States and regional organizations cooperating with Somali
           authorities to inform the Security Council and the Secretary-General in nine months
           of the progress of actions undertaken in the exercise of the authorizations provided in
           paragraph 14 above and further requests all States contributing through the CGPCS
           to the fight against piracy off the coast of Somalia, including Somalia and other States
           in the region, to report by the same deadline on their efforts to establish jurisdiction
           and cooperation in the investigation and prosecution of piracy;
                 33. Requests the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council within
           twelve months of the adoption of this resolution on the implementation of this
           resolution and on the situation with respect to piracy and armed robbery at sea off the
           coast of Somalia;
                34. Expresses its intention to review the situation and consider, as appropriate,
           renewing the authorizations provided in paragraph 14 above for addit ional periods
           upon the request of Somali authority;
                35.   Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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