Maritime security : an introduction /

McNICHOLAS Michael

Maritime security : an introduction / Michael McNicholas. - Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier/Butterworth Heinemann, 2007 - xxii, 447 p. : ill., maps ; 27 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Very detailed study of commercial maritime transport covering different kinds of cargoes, vessels and ports, maritime documentation, security regulations, the risks to which the systems are exposed, problems of piracy, stowaways, drug smuggling, and terrorism. Explains automated container handling, and proposes an international system for seaport security. Also describes port security management, threat mitigation strategies, and information security and assurance.

9780123708595 (hbk.) : 65.85 USD


MARITIME SECURITY
PORT SECURITY
CARGO SECURITY
CONTAINERISED CARGO