Seaborne Perils

Seaborne Perils
Author: Bruce A. Elleman
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2018-02-19
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1442260203

This comprehensive survey of historical and contemporary issues related to maritime crime and piracy, with a special focus on Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, explains why piracy is a growing problem and how it affects security policy making in the United States. Here, piracy is defined as taking place on the high seas, while maritime crime takes place within a country’s territorial waters. Seaborne terrorism may occur in either one of these maritime zones. Maritime piracy can be divided into several categories, from pirates robbing a ship or its crew of petty items while at sea to taking a ship’s cargo and taking control of a vessel, reflagging it, and then using this captured ship to smuggle drugs, transport illegal immigrants, or conduct further acts of piracy. This is the most dangerous, not only because pirates can use a captured ship to carry out more raids, but also because they can use the ship’s identity papers to transport goods and weapons—potentially WMDs—into otherwise secure port areas. A special concern to the US is that the threat of piracy is growing most quickly in parts of the world—such as Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia—where both global trade is rapidly expanding and where international terrorist groups are actively functioning or have supporters. This geographical overlap suggests that the risk that pirates and terrorists may one day cooperate to strike at the US or an ally is most likely also on the rise. While many important African, South Asia, and Southeast Asian cases have received insufficient attention, many well-known historical piracy events stand in need of a reappraisal. This book integrates a number of multinational, multiregional, and historical cases of piracy, maritime crime, and seaborne terrorism to investigate whether piracy and other forms of maritime crime are becoming a major United States national security concern. It analyzes some of the most important cases, especially of the 19th, 20th, and early 21st centuries, as well as specific historical events. This allows to draw lessons as to what are the components of successful and unsuccessful piracy, common causes, the type of navy necessary to control it, and finally, possible military, political, and economic consequences. The book also discusses various types of cases, including parasitic, intrinsic, episodic, and opportunistic piracy. Specific cases are also evaluated in terms of the changing interpretations of international law and the recent reported growth rates of piracy, maritime crime, and seaborne terrorism. These findings are used to explore the impact of piracy on maritime security, in particular in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia and their surrounding waters, which is where the majority of contemporary piracies and maritime crimes occur. Different methods of policing piracy and maritime crime are evaluated, including the viability of adopting greater Maritime Domain Awareness, which would require that all ships at sea—regardless of size or function—emit a signal beacon identifying their name, country of origin, and route. This combination of historical and modern day piracy and the many cases studied will provide readers with a broader understanding of maritime piracy.

Spin to Survive: Pirate Peril

Spin to Survive: Pirate Peril
Author: Emily Hawkins
Publisher: Spin to Survive
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2023-09-28
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0711281602

Take to the seas with Spin to Survive: Pirate Peril, the next in the innovative choose-your-own-adventure series that pits your survival skills against the treacherous tides of chance.

Pete's Magic Pants: Pirate Peril

Pete's Magic Pants: Pirate Peril
Author: Paddy Kempshall
Publisher: Egmont UK Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Pirates
ISBN: 9781405279147

When Pete finds a suitcase packed with amazing MAGIC PANTS no one could predict the adventures that are about to happen! Join Pete on his second adventure as his new pirate pants take him on a high seas journey aboard the Flying Fowl, a ship crewed by chickens! Can Pete help Cap'n Ted find the lost treasure of Long John Silverside? He'll have to make his way past mischievous mermaids, snappy sharks, whooshing whirlpools and even outwit a HUGE octopus! A side-splittingly funny adventure story that whizzes with energy from a dynamic new duo. Featuring a fantastic cast of characters including Pete's sidekick, a small chicken, who appears in various guises throughout the series.

Pep Squad Mysteries Book 17: Peril at Pirate's Cove

Pep Squad Mysteries Book 17: Peril at Pirate's Cove
Author: DW Roberts
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2016-02-28
Genre:
ISBN: 1329970829

When the cheerleaders of Sea City High School, aka the Pep Squad Mystery Club, hit the beach for the city's annual volleyball tournaments, it quickly turns into a treasure hunt for lost gold and jewels. Avoiding deadly perils and with greedy treasure hunter hot on their trail, can the six teen detectives save the day and avoid the PERIL AT PIRATE'S COVE? Pep Squad Mysteries is a series of individual mystery chapter book adventures aimed at preteen readers and up.

Pirates and Peril

Pirates and Peril
Author: Terry Deary
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1472906713

A collection of Terry Deary's Pirate Tales - four books in one!

Perils of the Seas and Inherent Vice in Marine Insurance Law

Perils of the Seas and Inherent Vice in Marine Insurance Law
Author: Ayça Uçar
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2020-10-28
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1000207722

The Supreme Court ruling in Global Process System Inc. v Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Berhad (The Cendor MOPU) created a shock wave in the London marine insurance market, as the Supreme Court decision changed the boundaries of doctrine with respect to the meaning of ‘perils of the sea’ and ‘inherent vice’. Both phrases play an important role in the insurance market, affecting both assureds and insurers and their respective interests under all classes of marine insurance policies. This book reviews the origin of the clauses ‘perils of the sea’ and ‘inherent vice’ by tracing back through the early cases in order to understand the origin and noting how and why the changes occurred. It will examine how the law has been developed in the recent cases and discuss whether the Supreme Court case The Cendor MOPU has overruled the previous cases in terms of the clauses ‘inherent vice’ and ‘perils of the sea’. Considering the impact of The Cendor MOPU decision with respect to the Marine Insurance Act 1906, as well as the standard Institute Cargo Clauses, it evaluates whether the decision is consistent with these things and discusses the effect of the decision on recent cases and on the insurance market.

Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril

Among Malay Pirates : a Tale of Adventure and Peril
Author: G. A. Henty
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2023-11-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Among Malay Pirates: A Tale of Adventure and Peril by G. A. Henty is a thrilling and action-packed novel that takes readers on a journey through the dangerous waters of Southeast Asia. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of sea battles, encounters with pirates, and the bravery of the characters facing various challenges. Henty's writing style is engaging and fast-paced, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout the story. This classic adventure novel is a must-read for those who enjoy tales of high seas adventure and perilous quests. Set in the late 19th century, the book provides a glimpse into the historical context of piracy and exploration during that time period. The book is an exciting blend of history and fiction, making it an enjoyable read for both young and adult readers alike. G. A. Henty's passion for historical adventures and his impeccable storytelling skills shine through in Among Malay Pirates, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate audiences today.

Pirates in History and Popular Culture

Pirates in History and Popular Culture
Author: Antonio Sanna
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2018-09-12
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1476633096

This collection of new essays covers the myriad portrayals of the figure of the pirate in historical records, literary narratives, films, television series, opera, anime and games. Contributors explore the nuances of both real and fictional pirates, giving attention to renowned works such as Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island, J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, the Pirates of the Caribbean saga, and the anime One Piece, as well as less well known works such as pirate romances, William Clarke Russell's The Frozen Pirate, Lionel Lindsay's artworks, Steven Speilberg's The Adventures of Tintin, and Pastafarian texts.