Focusing on maritime security this book discusses Blue Economy and Smart sea transport systems
in the context of the Indian Ocean rim countries and the multifaceted challenges that they are
likely to face while attempting to develop such systems. It introduces Blue Economy as a
concept with an emphasis on lower costs reduced waste greater efficiency and value addition
in all services associated with the near and deep oceans with the establishment of Smart sea
transport systems as the adaptive response in a global trade system. It highlights the roles of
maritime security in politics economics and environmental management issues that constitute
the challenges of achieving such goals. In this regard the authors approach the issues from
the institutional perspective to examine ways in which relevant transport and supply chain
stakeholders can collaborate to build secure resilient global systems of maritime trade. This
book will be of interest to anyone interested in marine policy and global supply chains
especially in maritime security its impacts and risks on transport and supply chain
infrastructures and the related socioeconomic activities likely to be affected. Readers will
gain insight into the effective ways to adapt to such risks and how to benefit from the
generated opportunities on transport supply chains and the global economy. Also it is an
ideal companion to policymakers and practitioners who are eager to learn about the dynamics
between maritime security and Blue Economy which in turn enhances the quality of strategic
planning policies and practices in addressing these issues. Finally it inspires researchers
and postgraduate students to conduct innovative research on this topic.
