Number

Item

Likert Scale

1

Lack of effective mechanisms in emerging nations for maritime security protections [15] [16]

1

2

3

2

Lack of priority in emerging nations for maritime security protections [17] [18]

1

2

3

3

Lack of ability by emerging nations to fund increased protections for merchant ships [19] [20]

1

2

3

4

Lack of sufficient escorts for merchant ships in impacted areas by local (and regional) nations [21] [22]

1

2

3

5

Lack of ability to capture those engaged in piracy, both individuals and groups [23] [24]

1

2

3

6

Investment differences among developed and emerging nations in relation to maritime security [25] [26]

1

2

3

7

Increased trafficking in impacted area [2] [8]

1

2

3

8

Potential for corruption to facilitate maritime security risks [9] [10]

1

2

3

9

Potential for lack of security information relating to activities taken by those in piracy activities [11] [12]

1

2

3

10

Differences in transnational maritime security policies [13] [14]

1

2

3