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Maritime Security, Second Edition: An Introduction

Maritime Security, 2e, provides practical, experience-based, and proven knowledge - and a "how-to-guide" - on maritime security. McNicholas explains in clear language how commercial seaports and vessels function; what threats currently exist; what security policies, procedures, systems, and measures must be implemented to mitigate these threats; and how to conduct ship and port security assessments and plans. Whether the problem is weapons of mass destruction or cargo theft, Maritime Security provides invaluable guidance for the professionals who protect our shipping and ports. New chapters focus on whole government maritime security, UN legal conventions and frameworks, transnational crime, and migration. Updates throughout will provide the latest information in increasingly important field.Provides an excellent introduction to issues facing this critical transportation channelThree all-new chapters, and updated throughout to reflect changes in maritime securityIncreased coverage of migration issues and transnational crimeNew contributors bring legal security and cybersecurity issues to the fore

Paperback: 514 pages

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann; 2 edition (April 22, 2016)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0128036729

ISBN-13: 978-0128036723

Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Excellent information that I will use a lot. It was a book also suggested by my instructor at the Bush Graduate school at A&m. Would recommend to anyone involved in national security as well as Coast Guard. Terrific!

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