Maritime Security: 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

1. Commercial Seaports and Strategic Maritime Passages in Transformation 2. Modes of Maritime Transport 3. Documentation, Financial Transactions, and Business Entities in Commercial Maritime Transportation 4. International and U.S. Maritime Security Regulations and Programs 5. Vulnerabilities in the Cargo Supply Chain 6. Perils of the Seas: Piracy, Stowaways, and Irregular Migration 7. Drug Smuggling via Maritime Cargo, Containers, and Vessels 8. Targeting and Usage of Commercial Ships and Port by Terrorists and Transnational Criminal Organizations 9. Cyber and Information Threats to Seaports and Ships 10. A Strategic Blueprint for World-Class Seaport Security 11. Threat Mitigation Strategies 12. Security Management and Leadership in Seaports 13. A Networked Response to Maritime Threats: Interagency Coordination 14. Legal Authorities for Maritime Law Enforcement, Safety, and Environmental Protection