Pirate Alley
Commanding Task Force 151 Off Somalia
Naval Institute Press · Print & ebook · September 25, 2017
Named a Notable Naval Book of 2012 by Proceedings magazine, Pirate Alley is now available in paperback.
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- Who it’s for
- Readers interested in Somali piracy and its effects on the world economy
- Themes
- Somali piracy, Maritime security, Piracy’s economic impact
- Genres
- Maritime History & Piracy, Naval History, Ships & Shipbuilding
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Named a Notable Naval Book of 2012 by Proceedings magazine, Pirate Alley is now available in paperback. The book provides an in-depth look at every aspect of Somali piracy, from how the pirates operate to how the actions of a relative handful of youthful criminals and their bosses have impacted the world economy.
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It explores the debate over the recently adopted practice of putting armed guards aboard merchant ships, and focuses on the best management practices that are changing the ways that ships are outfitted for travel through what's known as the High-Risk Area. Readers will learn that the consequence of protecting high quality targets such as container ships and crude oil carriers may be that pirates turn to crime on land, such as the kidnapping of foreigners.
Who it’s for
- Readers interested in Somali piracy and its effects on the world economy
- Readers interested in ship security practices in high-risk waters
Where it sits
| Maritime History & Piracy | 77% |
|---|---|
| Naval History | 74% |
| Ships & Shipbuilding | 31% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Naval History
- Authors
- Terence E McKnight, Michael Hirsch
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Published
- September 25, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Somali piracy · Maritime security · Piracy’s economic impact
- Reading lane
- Naval History