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Maritime Fraud & Piracy, 2nd Edition

Maritime Fraud & Piracy, 2nd Edition

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  • Publisher: Informa Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781843118848
  • Published In: November 2010
  • Format: Hardback , 368 pages
  • Jurisdiction: International ? Disclaimer:
    Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
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    The book examines the ramifications for marine insurance and carriage of goods by sea, including in particular those of the recent increase in kidnap and ransom hijackings. Maritime fraud directly impinges on contracts for international sale and carriage, documentary credits and marine insurance, and its impact is the main focus of this book.

    Piracy has changed over the last decade, with the increased prevalence of kidnap and ransom attacks. These give rise to legal consequences which are different from those of the more traditional violent thefts of cargoes and ships at sea. The book examines the ramifications for marine insurance and carriage of goods by sea.

    The book covers all varieties of maritime fraud, some but not all of which are very serious. 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 characterised as conduct which crosses the line of acceptable business practice.

    Technology can assist in the battle against fraudsters, but equally, new opportunities for fraud will be created. The central issue will remain, to what extent traders are prepared to sacrifice the system’s virtues to combat fraud, and the extent to which it is rational to do so. The last chapter of the book examines maritime fraud and technology.

  • Preface

    Table of Abbreviations

    Tables of Cases

    Table of EC legislation

    Table of International Conventions

    Chapter 1 - Piracy Today

    Chapter 2 - Introduction to Maritime Fraud Issues Particular to Maritime Fraud

    Chapter 3 - Maritime Fraud and the Sale Contract

    Chapter 4 - Maritime Fraud and the Banks

    Chapter 5 - Maritime Fraud and Carriers

    Chapter 6 - Maritime Fraud and Marine Insurance

    Chapter 7 - Maritime Fraud and Technology

    Appendices

    Appendix A Piracy in International Law

    Appendix B Charterparty Piracy Clauses

    Appendix C Criminal Law Provisions

    Appendix D Marine Insurance Act 1906

    Appendix E Hull and Cargo Clauses

    Appendix F Bill of Lading Provisions

    Appendix G Legislation on Digital Signatures and Certification Authorities Electronic Signatures Regulations 2002

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