Pitney, John J.,

Private anti-piracy navies : how warships for hire are changing maritime security / John J. Pitney Jr. and John-Clark Levin. - xvi, 273 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-265) and index.

Historical lessons -- The Somali piracy epidemic -- Current and proposed forces -- Economic considerations -- Legal and regulatory issues -- Operational and tactical challenges -- Costs, benefits, and results -- Prospects and implications.

9780739173329

2013033427


Merchant marine--Security measures.
Private military companies.
Piracy--Prevention.
Piracy--Prevention.--Somalia
Shipping--Security measures.
Fast attack craft.
Naval convoys.

VK203 / .P58 2014

363.28/7