The Esbern Snare: An overview of maritime zones and use of force against maritime piracy

The baseline is the starting point for measuring the limit of a maritime zone

The Danish frigate, The Esbern Snare, deployed to protect shipping in the Gulf of Guinea was reported to have killed four pirates in waters south of Nigeria in November, 2021. This news was received with a measure of concern in Nigeria. Questions were raised with respect to the possible infringement

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