Maritime security and defence against terrorism / edited by F. Bora Uzer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Uzer, F. Bora.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Prevention--International cooperation--Congresses.

Terrorism.

Maritime law.

International criminal law.

Local Subjects:

Terrorism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Washington, DC : IOS Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Incidents of piracy doubled in number from 2008 to 2009, highlighting the need for stronger measures to combat the problem. At the same time, the threat from terrorist actions in the maritime environment also represents an increasingly worrying trend. This book presents the proceedings of the NATO Centre of Excellence - Defence Against Terrorism (COE-DAT) Advanced Research Workshop, entitled 'Maritime Security and Defence Against Terrorism', held in Ankara, Turkey, in November 2010. The workshop consisted of four sessions: threats in the maritime environment; vulnerabilities and sensitivities of maritime security; combating the threats to maritime security and maritime terrorism; and lastly, Turkey's contribution to global maritime security. Each of the presentations was followed by a debate, with the 10 experts from five countries joining the group of international participants to discuss the issues raised together; the aim of the workshop being to facilitate awareness of the issues in NATO and affiliated countries. Representing a significant contribution to finding the way forward in maritime security, this book will be of interest to all those whose work involves them in countering piracy and the terrorist threat in the maritime environment.

Contents:

MARITIME SECURITY AND DEFENCE AGAINST TERRORISM; Preface; Contents; Sea Piracy; The Maritime Dimension of International Security: Piracy Attacks; Maritime Security and Defence against Terrorism; Terrorism and Commercial Transportation: Use of Ships, Cargoes, Containers to Transport Terrorists and Materials; Operational Analysis in a Port Protection System; Legal and Security Responses in the Maritime Environment with Respect to Maritime Terrorism; Maritime Security Operations and the Combined Joint Operations from the Sea Center of Excellence

Lessons Learned by the Japanese Navy and Coast Guard from Maritime Security OperationsTurkey's Efforts for Global Maritime Security; Technological Developments in Turkey Regarding Maritime Security; Subject Index; Author Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes index and bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-283-92031-X

1-61499-090-5

OCLC:

823865436