Our Mission
Our mission is to empower governments, regional organizations, and maritime stakeholders with the knowledge, skills, and institutional capacity needed to safeguard Africa’s maritime domain, promote the sustainable and equitable use of marine resources, and unlock the full potential of the blue economy.
By investing in people, institutions, and partnerships, AMSI contributes to peace, security, environmental sustainability, economic prosperity, and inclusive development—helping to transform Africa’s oceans into a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and shared prosperity for present and future generations.
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Our Objectives
✔️Promote Maritime Security and Blue Economy: Prevent piracy, terrorism, illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, and other illicit activities while promoting sustainable fishing practices and marine conservation.
✔️Foster Sustainable Ocean Governance: Build capacity and promote cooperation among African states to address maritime security challenges and promote sustainable ocean governance.
✔️Provide Specialized Training and Research: Offer capacity-building programs, research outcomes, and advisory services to support African states in developing their maritime security and ocean governance capabilities.
✔️Combat Maritime Crimes: Prevent and suppress maritime crimes, including illegal migration, drug trafficking, and human trafficking.
✔️Facilitate Technical Assistance: Support coastal states in making and defending submissions before the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).