A segurança da navegação e o poder naval: contribuições de uma abordagem integrada entre safety e security

Abstract

This study analyzes the contribution of navigation safety to the employment of Naval Power in maritime protection actions, highlighting the interaction between safety and protection activities. The relevance of this research stems from the need to understand how the attributions of the Brazilian Maritime Authority in waterway traffic safety can strengthen protection actions, optimizing the use of Naval Power in the vast "Blue Amazon." The methodology adopted was a literature review on the topics, complemented by a documentary survey of international regulations and conventions. The theoretical framework explored definitions and international legal milestones that serve as a basis for the performance of the Brazilian Maritime Authority. The work delves into the protection (security) dimension, distinguishing it from navigation safety (safety) actions by the coercive use of Naval Power. As a result, it reveals that these two concepts are not opposite, but rather complementary and synergistic. The research revealed that the structure of the Brazilian Maritime Authority, by acting on both fronts, may face the challenge of an overload of attributions. However, this dual function offers a crucial opportunity for data collection during safety actions that can be used to identify vulnerabilities and support security actions.