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Maritime Fraud and Piracy: Second Edition (Maritime and Transport Law Library)
Maritime Fraud and Piracy Second Edition - Maritime and Transport Law Library Author:Paul Todd Maritime piracy has changed over the last decade, with an increased prevalence of kidnappings and ransom hijackings. These give rise to legal consequences which are different from those of the more traditional violent thefts of cargoes and ships at sea. Maritime fraud directly impinges on contracts for international sale and carriage, documentar... more »y credits, and marine insurance. This book examines the ramifications for marine insurance and carriage of goods by sea. The book covers all varieties of maritime fraud. At the top end of the scale are phantom ships and thefts of entire cargoes. At the lower end is conduct which, though technically fraudulent, is probably better characterized as conduct which crosses the line of acceptable business practice. Additionally, the book contains a chapter that focuses on maritime fraud and technology, since technology can assist in the battle against fraudsters, but equally, new opportunities for fraud will be created.« less