A margem equatorial: no contexto da segurança (proteção) marítima

Abstract

Brazilian maritime security faces new challenges with the territorial expansion of maritime spaces under national jurisdiction and the growth of economic activities in the Blue Amazon. This work examines the conceptual evolution of maritime security in the Brazilian context, its practical application in protecting critical maritime infrastructures and the contemporary challenges faced by the national naval power. The methodology employed is based on bibliographical and documental research with a descriptive approach. The study identifies theoretical approaches to maritime security, from the origins of the term maritime power to its contemporary application. It analyzes the strategic importance of the sea for Brazil, highlighting relevant numbers of the maritime economy, critical infrastructures and the potential of the Equatorial Margin. It examines the practical application of maritime security, including maritime mentality, disturbances in the Blue Amazon and naval power preparation. The work concludes that maritime security constitutes a fundamental element for national sovereignty and sustainable economic development, demanding an integrated approach that articulates the concepts of safety and security in line with the growing transnational threats that affect Brazilian oceanic spaces.