Maritime Terror: Protecting Yourself, Your Vessel, and Your Crew Against Piracy by Gray, Jim; Monday, Mark; Stubblefield, Gary Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
GenreTransportation, Political Science, Sports & Recreation, Business & Economics
AuthorMark Monday, Gary Stubblefield, Jim Gray
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight4 Oz
Item Length8.5 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-501205
Table Of ContentChapter 1 - Evaluating the Threat: An Overview of Piracy - Three Scenarios of Modern Piracy; Trouble Spots: Locations and Types of Piracy; The Nature of PiracyChapter 2 - Maritime Defense: Beating Them at Their own Game - Preparing for Trouble; Yacht Equipment; Defense Strategy Against the Two Basic Attack Profiles; The Bottom LineChapter 3 - Narrow Waterway Ship Attacks - A History of Violence; Defensive MeasuresChapter 4 - Supplemental AssistanceChapter 5 - Checklists - Alert Stages; Presailing Preparation; Mariner's Cheat Sheet of Antipiracy Procedures
SynopsisPiracy remains a very real problem in many areas, and today's pirates are more audacious and violent than ever. This manual offers modern seamen -- from ship captains to yacht owners -- sound advice on thwarting a range of threats, from stowaways to political terrorists. Drawing on naval and SEAL team training, the authors offer guidance on every aspect of maritime defense, from detection to deterrence to specific methods of repelling attackers while minimizing casualties and damage to the vessel., Piracy, including boardings, attempted boardings, hijackings, detentions and robberies at port or anchorage, remains a very real problem in many aeas of the world. This manual is designed to help modern seamen avoid catastrophe at the hands of pirates. It offers advice on repelling attackers while minimizing casualties and damage to the vessel.