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With the rapid expansion of international trade the problems of transporting cargo have become increasingly complex; goods in transit are an easy target for the enterprising fraudster. The sinking of an over-insured vessel carrying a highly valued non-existent cargo has become almost commonplace; conservative estimates indicate that some £100 million is lost annually through maritime frauds.
Against a background of international trade-its laws, regulations and procedures-the authors of this new book explain the nature and extent of maritime fraud and the jurisdictional difficulties in bringing prosecutions. Ship ownership, flags of convenience, the practice of chartering and insuring ships and cargo and the problems faced both by the international shipping institutions and the police throughout the world are examined and the police throughout the world the examined and illustrated with reference to some of the celebrated fraud cases of recent years. A pattern to the frauds emerges and practical advice and suggestions are offered on how fraud can be identified and prevented.
Written with insight and considerable first hand experience, this book will be of great interest and concern to all those in the shipping industry, international commerce and crime prevention.
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