<![CDATA[The Gulf of Guinea is a strategic maritime region in West Africa rich in oil and gas resources. In 2019–2020, attacks and kidnappings surged by 40%, making this region responsible for 95% of maritime kidnapping cases worldwide. In response, the European Union launched the Coordinated Maritime Presences (CMP) concept to enhance maritime security in the area. This study aims to analyze the implementation of CMP using maritime security theory and the group-of-states level of analysis, employing a qualitative approach through literature review. The findings reveal that the European Union implemented CMP in the Gulf of Guinea to strengthen regional maritime security, safeguard energy supplies, and secure shipping lanes for member states' vessels engaged in economic activities in these waters. Through CMP, the European Union has contributed to reducing piracy and kidnapping incidents in the Gulf of Guinea by up to 50%. Keywords: Maritime Security, European Union, CMP]]>
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