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Deep Sea and Foreign Going

Inside Shipping, the Invisible Industry that Brings You 90% of Everything

by Rose George ...

An award-winning investigation into the strange and secretive world of international shipping.'Arresting, sharply observed, deeply researched and compelling... Plenty of books promise to reveal the secrets of little-known worlds but few actually deliver. This is one that does' Melanie McGrath, Sunday TelegraphThere are 100,000 freighters on the seas. Between them they carry nearly everything we ... Read more

£8.45

An award-winning investigation into the strange and secretive world of international shipping.'Arresting, sharply observed, deeply researched and compelling... Plenty of books promise to reveal the secrets of little-known worlds but few actually deliver. This is one that does' Melanie McGrath, Sunday TelegraphThere are 100,000 freighters on the seas. Between them they carry nearly everything we
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Dead in the Water

Murder and Fraud in the World's Most Secretive Industry

by Matthew Campbell, Kit Chellel ...

Shortlisted for the 2022 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award.***A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick***A Financial Times, The Times and The Economist Book of the Year'Gripping... A startling tale of fraud and impunity. ' The Economist'I read it in one sitting,... ... Read more

£5.84

Shortlisted for the 2022 Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award.***A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick***A Financial Times, The Times and The Economist Book of the Year'Gripping... A startling tale of fraud and impunity. ' The Economist'I read it in one sitting,...
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Finding Longitude

How ships, clocks and stars helped solve the longitude problem

by National Maritime Museum, Dunn, Rebekah Higgitt ...

Recommended for viewing on colour device.Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's “Ships, Clocks and Stars” exhibition.300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how ... Read more

£14.99

Recommended for viewing on colour device.Official publication of the National Maritime Museum's “Ships, Clocks and Stars” exhibition.300 years ago, amidst growing frustration from the naval community and pressure from the increasing importance of international trade, the British government passed the 1714 Longitude Act. It was an attempt to solve one of the most pressing problems of the age: how
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Seized!

A Sea Captain's Adventures Battling Pirates and Recovering Stolen Ships in the World's Most Troubled Waters

by Max Hardberger ...

Capt. Max Hardberger uses every trick, tool and tactic at his disposal to right wrongs and out-pirate pirates in this action-packed exposé of the seedy underworld of international shipping. As a professional ship extractor, he risks death and imprisonment in dangerous third-world ports to steal ships from modern buccaneers and corrupt governments and deliver them back to their rightful owners. In ... Read more

£2.99

Capt. Max Hardberger uses every trick, tool and tactic at his disposal to right wrongs and out-pirate pirates in this action-packed exposé of the seedy underworld of international shipping. As a professional ship extractor, he risks death and imprisonment in dangerous third-world ports to steal ships from modern buccaneers and corrupt governments and deliver them back to their rightful owners. In
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The Afghan Papers

Committing Britain to War in Helmand, 2005–06

by Michael Clarke ...

Series series Whitehall Papers
In 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade. At great cost in blood and treasure, the UK waged a protracted counter-insurgency against a resurgent Taliban.But how was the decision taken to commit Britain to such a difficult and drawn out campaign? The Afghan Papers is the result of private interviews ... Read more

£39.59

In 2006, British forces entered the Helmand Province of Afghanistan in what would become one of the defining military campaigns of the decade. At great cost in blood and treasure, the UK waged a protracted counter-insurgency against a resurgent Taliban.But how was the decision taken to commit Britain to such a difficult and drawn out campaign? The Afghan Papers is the result of private interviews
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Refund Guarantees

by Mark Davis ...

Series series Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
A refund guarantee is an essential component of almost every shipbuilding project, without which the buyer will be unwilling or unable to proceed.There is no standard form of refund guarantee in universal usage, and both the form and substance of refund guarantee instruments vary widely from case to case. The ambiguity or uncertainty of the meaning of refund guarantee instruments, against a ... Read more

£369.00

A refund guarantee is an essential component of almost every shipbuilding project, without which the buyer will be unwilling or unable to proceed.There is no standard form of refund guarantee in universal usage, and both the form and substance of refund guarantee instruments vary widely from case to case. The ambiguity or uncertainty of the meaning of refund guarantee instruments, against a
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Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships Volume II

A Commentary on the 1999 Arrest Convention

by Francesco Berlingieri ...

Series series Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
Now presented in two convenient volumes, the sixth edition of Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships is an invaluable source of information, detailing the claims in respect of which a ship may be arrested, the conditions for obtaining an order of arrest, the need for a security, the manner by which the ship that has been arrested may be released, the possibility of a multiple arrest and the jurisdiction ... Read more

£423.00

Now presented in two convenient volumes, the sixth edition of Berlingieri on Arrest of Ships is an invaluable source of information, detailing the claims in respect of which a ship may be arrested, the conditions for obtaining an order of arrest, the need for a security, the manner by which the ship that has been arrested may be released, the possibility of a multiple arrest and the jurisdiction
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Modern Maritime Law (Volume 1)

Jurisdiction and Risks

by Aleka Mandaraka-Sheppard ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and ... Read more

£107.99

This unique title examines in depth issues of jurisdiction, maritime law and practice from a modern perspective and highlights the importance of risk management with a view to avoiding pitfalls in litigation or arbitration and minimising exposure to liabilities.The third edition has been fully revised and restructured into two self-contained volumes, the first covering jurisdictional issues and
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P&I Clubs: Law and Practice

by David Semark ...

Series series Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is in any way involved with mutual insurance, it offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs. The new fourth edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition ... Read more

£522.00

This fourth edition is a detailed but easy-to-follow account of the constitution, workings and daily practice of protection and indemnity clubs. Designed to be a practical reference source for anyone who is in any way involved with mutual insurance, it offers comprehensive guidance on the complex area of P&I Clubs. The new fourth edition has been fully revised and updated since the last edition
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Maritime Cross-Border Insolvency

Under the European Insolvency Regulation and the UNCITRAL Model Law

by Lia Athanassiou ...

Series series Maritime and Transport Law Library
Maritime Cross-Border Insolvency is a comprehensive comparative examination of both insolvency regimes (UNCITRAL and EU) in shipping with reference to the main jurisdictions having adopted the UNCITRAL regime, i.e. USA, UK, Greece. ... Read more

£178.19

Maritime Cross-Border Insolvency is a comprehensive comparative examination of both insolvency regimes (UNCITRAL and EU) in shipping with reference to the main jurisdictions having adopted the UNCITRAL regime, i.e. USA, UK, Greece.
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Seapower

A Guide for the Twenty-First Century

by Geoffrey Till ...

Series series Cass Series: Naval Policy and History
This is the 5th, revised and updated, edition of Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century.The sea has always provided the basis for mankind's prosperity and security. With the emergence of an increasingly globalised world trading system in the early part of the 21st century, this became ever more obvious. Contemporary conditions have therefore required navies to adapt and to expand the range ... Read more

£49.49

This is the 5th, revised and updated, edition of Seapower: A Guide for the Twenty-First Century.The sea has always provided the basis for mankind's prosperity and security. With the emergence of an increasingly globalised world trading system in the early part of the 21st century, this became ever more obvious. Contemporary conditions have therefore required navies to adapt and to expand the range
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General Average

Law and Practice

by Francis Rose ...

Series series Lloyd's Shipping Law Library
An account of the underlying law and the practical rules which govern the adjustment of rights and liabilities between parties to a maritime adventure when extraordinary measures have been incurred for the benefit of the common adventure. The third edition incorporates international case law developments to bring the text up to date and analyses the revision of the basic practical rules underlying ... Read more

£288.00

An account of the underlying law and the practical rules which govern the adjustment of rights and liabilities between parties to a maritime adventure when extraordinary measures have been incurred for the benefit of the common adventure. The third edition incorporates international case law developments to bring the text up to date and analyses the revision of the basic practical rules underlying
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Lessons From The Disturbed Waters: The Diaoyu/diaoyutai/senkaku Islands Disputes

by Katherine Hui-yi Tseng ...

Although the flare-up of tensions in East Asia over the disputed islands, which are alternatively called Diaoyu (China), Diaoyutai (Taiwan) and Senkaku (Japan), seems to be ever more frequent, it has not always been the case. Lessons from the Disturbed Waters traces the origin of the issue back to when it first surfaced in the 1970s. The book explains the positions of the claimants, China, Japan ... Read more

£25.28

Although the flare-up of tensions in East Asia over the disputed islands, which are alternatively called Diaoyu (China), Diaoyutai (Taiwan) and Senkaku (Japan), seems to be ever more frequent, it has not always been the case. Lessons from the Disturbed Waters traces the origin of the issue back to when it first surfaced in the 1970s. The book explains the positions of the claimants, China, Japan
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Shipowners' Limitation of Liability

by Miguel Correia ...

This book refines the features of a variety of different common law and civil law systems down to a recognizable standard CIT system, identifying in the process the system's core strengths and problems, as well as the factors that determine its impact on corporate behavior. The author offers insightful perspectives on such crucial issues as the following: corporate group members versus corporate ... Read more

£128.19

This book refines the features of a variety of different common law and civil law systems down to a recognizable standard CIT system, identifying in the process the system's core strengths and problems, as well as the factors that determine its impact on corporate behavior. The author offers insightful perspectives on such crucial issues as the following: corporate group members versus corporate
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Codice della Nautica da diporto

by AA.VV. ...

Series series I codici ipertestuali
La navigazione da diporto è la navigazione in acque marittime e interne al solo scopo sportivo e ricreativo, senza fini commerciali, effettuata a bordo di navi, imbarcazioni e natanti. In Italia è regolamentata da una serie di normative. Alla materia nel suo insieme, nei suoi aspetti non solo tecnici, ma anche giuridico-economici, ci si riferisce con i termini nautica da diporto e, in senso ... Read more

£1.51

La navigazione da diporto è la navigazione in acque marittime e interne al solo scopo sportivo e ricreativo, senza fini commerciali, effettuata a bordo di navi, imbarcazioni e natanti. In Italia è regolamentata da una serie di normative. Alla materia nel suo insieme, nei suoi aspetti non solo tecnici, ma anche giuridico-economici, ci si riferisce con i termini nautica da diporto e, in senso
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Shipping Law

by Simon Baughen ...

In this well-established textbook, Simon Baughen expertly covers the whole spectrum of English shipping law, placing the highly specialised rules of shipping in a commercial context and relating them to the general principles of contract and tort law. The book’s accessible narrative and useful glossary of key terms will especially benefit students new to shipping law or from non-law backgrounds.In ... Read more

£31.58

In this well-established textbook, Simon Baughen expertly covers the whole spectrum of English shipping law, placing the highly specialised rules of shipping in a commercial context and relating them to the general principles of contract and tort law. The book’s accessible narrative and useful glossary of key terms will especially benefit students new to shipping law or from non-law backgrounds.In
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Aquaculture Law and Policy

Towards principled access and operations

Edited by David L. VanderZwaag, Gloria Chao ...

Series series Routledge Advances in Maritime Research
The aquaculture industry is fast expanding around the globe and causing major environmental and social disruptions. The volume is about getting a 'good governance' grip on this important industry.The book highlights the numerous law and policy issues that must be addressed in the search for effective regulation of aquaculture. Those issues include among others: the equitable and fair assignment of ... Read more

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The aquaculture industry is fast expanding around the globe and causing major environmental and social disruptions. The volume is about getting a 'good governance' grip on this important industry.The book highlights the numerous law and policy issues that must be addressed in the search for effective regulation of aquaculture. Those issues include among others: the equitable and fair assignment of
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Tout Savoir de L'Expertise des Fruits Frais & Sec

by Dua Roland KOFFI ...

Un ouvrage de référence unique, « Tout savoir sur l'expertise des fruits frais et secs », est destiné aux agronomes, transitaires, importateurs, exportateurs, experts maritimes, professionnels de l'agroalimentaire et à toute personne travaillant dans le domaine de la gestion, du transport et du contrôle qualité des fruits.Cet ouvrage offre un aperçu technique et opérationnel utile dans un contexte ... Read more

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Un ouvrage de référence unique, « Tout savoir sur l'expertise des fruits frais et secs », est destiné aux agronomes, transitaires, importateurs, exportateurs, experts maritimes, professionnels de l'agroalimentaire et à toute personne travaillant dans le domaine de la gestion, du transport et du contrôle qualité des fruits.Cet ouvrage offre un aperçu technique et opérationnel utile dans un contexte
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Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers 2025: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers

by Martime and Coastguard Agency Martime and Coastguard Agency ...

The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is a comprehensive set ofguidelines and safe working practices designed to ensure the safety and health of seafarersworking on board merchant ships.It is a statutory requirement for the current edition of the Code to be carried on board allUK ships (except fishing vessels and pleasure craft). The Code contains essential health andsafety ... Read more

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The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seafarers is a comprehensive set ofguidelines and safe working practices designed to ensure the safety and health of seafarersworking on board merchant ships.It is a statutory requirement for the current edition of the Code to be carried on board allUK ships (except fishing vessels and pleasure craft). The Code contains essential health andsafety
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Shipping Finance

A Practical Handbook, Fourth Edition

Edited by Stephenson Harwood ...

Now in its fourth edition, and containing over 500 pages of fully revised and updated material, Shipping Finance includes an analysis of ship mortgage terms and conditions, and mortgagee rights across the main maritime jurisdictions. In addition, Shipping Finance provides an extensive discussion of the procedure and documentation for registering ships on a country-by-country basis, with detailed ... Read more

£149.21

Now in its fourth edition, and containing over 500 pages of fully revised and updated material, Shipping Finance includes an analysis of ship mortgage terms and conditions, and mortgagee rights across the main maritime jurisdictions. In addition, Shipping Finance provides an extensive discussion of the procedure and documentation for registering ships on a country-by-country basis, with detailed
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International Law for Seagoing Officers, 7th Editi

by Craig H Allen Sr. ...

Series series Blue & Gold Professional Library
The seventh edition of this Blue and Gold Series book brings clarity and context to international law for the seagoing professional. This book is the only work that addresses the international law of the sea from the perspective of the United States. For those who operate on, under and over the sea, international law can sometimes be as complex as it is important. Written by the same former ... Read more

£71.99

The seventh edition of this Blue and Gold Series book brings clarity and context to international law for the seagoing professional. This book is the only work that addresses the international law of the sea from the perspective of the United States. For those who operate on, under and over the sea, international law can sometimes be as complex as it is important. Written by the same former
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Performance Disputes in Shipping

A Collection of Case Notes from India

by Mayank Suri ...

Performance Disputes in Shipping: A Collection of Case Notes from India offers a unique and insightful exploration into the niche domain of maritime law. Often referred to as the "law of ships and cargo," maritime law is a specialized area that governs the complexities of shipping, cargo disputes, and contractual obligations. This book aims to demystify these concepts, making them accessible to ... Read more

£2.69

Performance Disputes in Shipping: A Collection of Case Notes from India offers a unique and insightful exploration into the niche domain of maritime law. Often referred to as the "law of ships and cargo," maritime law is a specialized area that governs the complexities of shipping, cargo disputes, and contractual obligations. This book aims to demystify these concepts, making them accessible to
... Read more
海商法

by 劉依俐 ...

海商法為海陸運輸現代商貿經濟都會遇到的法律議題，海商法條文雖然只有153條，但常常牽涉到大眾運輸世界經濟乃至於投資人股價起跌的重要權益。海上貨物運送，基於定型化契約與個別商議契約之理論，可區分為件貨運送與傭船運送。本書就運送人、託運人、貨主三方當事人之權利義務依據託運、運送、交貨，如有貨物損害賠償，依據請求的過程做最淺薄的釐清。關於運送人責任，從主張全部免責、單位責任限制到船舶所有人責任限制，最後再透過海上保險、互保協會（P&I club）承擔損害賠償，將金額龐大之海運貨物損害平均風險、責任分攤，以免航運業因龐大賠償壓力卻步。海商領域牽涉到的法律非常多，且海運運輸事務繁瑣，舉凡國際公約（例如海牙規則、海牙威士比規則）、實務見解亦龐雜繁多，相信大部分讀者面對此科目，皆會有不知如何下手的困擾，且普遍缺乏逐條整理、簡要說明的入門書。本書除了主打「白話文」，作者也簡要地呈現重要實用的「國際公約 ... Read more

£12.73

海商法為海陸運輸現代商貿經濟都會遇到的法律議題，海商法條文雖然只有153條，但常常牽涉到大眾運輸世界經濟乃至於投資人股價起跌的重要權益。海上貨物運送，基於定型化契約與個別商議契約之理論，可區分為件貨運送與傭船運送。本書就運送人、託運人、貨主三方當事人之權利義務依據託運、運送、交貨，如有貨物損害賠償，依據請求的過程做最淺薄的釐清。關於運送人責任，從主張全部免責、單位責任限制到船舶所有人責任限制，最後再透過海上保險、互保協會（P&I club）承擔損害賠償，將金額龐大之海運貨物損害平均風險、責任分攤，以免航運業因龐大賠償壓力卻步。海商領域牽涉到的法律非常多，且海運運輸事務繁瑣，舉凡國際公約（例如海牙規則、海牙威士比規則）、實務見解亦龐雜繁多，相信大部分讀者面對此科目，皆會有不知如何下手的困擾，且普遍缺乏逐條整理、簡要說明的入門書。本書除了主打「白話文」，作者也簡要地呈現重要實用的「國際公約
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Buccaneers and Privateers

The Story of the English Sea Rover, 1675–1725

by Richard Frohock ...

In the late seventeenth century, Spain dominated the Caribbean and Central and South America, establishing colonies, mining gold and silver, and gathering riches from Asia for transportation back to Europe. Seeking to disrupt Spain’s nearly unchecked empire-building and siphon off some of their wealth, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British adventurers—both legitimate and illegitimate—led ... Read more

£31.04

In the late seventeenth century, Spain dominated the Caribbean and Central and South America, establishing colonies, mining gold and silver, and gathering riches from Asia for transportation back to Europe. Seeking to disrupt Spain’s nearly unchecked empire-building and siphon off some of their wealth, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century British adventurers—both legitimate and illegitimate—led
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