Bibliograph

Type

Label

Maritime terrorism, risk and liability, Michael D. Greenberg [and others]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-167)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Maritime terrorism

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Oclc number

184843156

Responsibility statement

Michael D. Greenberg [and others]

Series statement

RAND Corporation monograph series

Sub title

risk and liability

Summary

Policymakers have become increasingly concerned in recent years about the possibility of future maritime terrorist attacks. Though the historical occurrence of such attacks has been limited, recognition that maritime vessels and facilities may be particularly vulnerable to terrorism has galvanized concerns. In addition, some plausible maritime attacks could have very significant consequences, in the form of mass casualties, severe property damage, and attendant disruption of commerce. Understanding the nature of maritime terrorism risk requires an investigation of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences associated with potential attacks, as grounded both by relevant historical data and by intelligence on the capabilities and intentions of known terrorist groups. These risks also provide the context for understanding government institutions that will respond to future attacks, and particularly so with regard to the US civil justice system. In principle, civil liability operates to redistribute the harms associated with legally redressable claims, so that related costs are borne by the parties responsible for having caused them. In connection with maritime terrorism, civil liability creates that prospect that independent commercial defendants will be held responsible for damages caused by terrorist attacks. This book explores risks and U.S. civil liability rules as they may apply in the context of these types of attacks

Table Of Contents

The contemporary threat of maritime terrorism -- Consequences of maritime terrorism -- Civil liability and maritime terrorism -- Risks of maritime terrorism attacks against cruise ships -- Risks of maritime terrorism attacks against passenger ferries -- Risks of maritime terrorism attacks against container shipping -- Discussion

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