Maritime security is an academic field and policy concept concerned with the safety, security, and responsible governance of the maritime domain. It investigates the diverse range of threats, risks, and challenges to maritime activities and interests, including piracy, armed robbery, illicit trafficking, terrorism, environmental degradation, resource competition, and interstate conflict, while also examining the legal frameworks, institutional arrangements, technological solutions, and strategic approaches employed by state and non-state actors to ensure order, protect critical infrastructure, facilitate global trade, and manage maritime resources effectively. Its significance lies in its crucial role for global economic prosperity, environmental protection, and international stability.