This set of manuals provides the text for maritime security and defense courses that are certificated by Nova Southeastern University and are considered by members of the maritime insurance industry as being an important training component for maritime risk management programs. This set is suitable for both the individual maritime professional as well as organizational training programs. Maritime security and defense are daily endeavors. They are also dynamic and require training upon which an effective and consistent foundation must be built. Personnel assigned to maritime security and defensive duties will find in this set the basic information necessary to build such a foundation. The Basic Manual provides essential information of identifying and dealing with a broad variety of threats. Designed for the unarmed ship security team which may be augmented by an armed private security team, the set includes essential information about piracy, terror and other threats; the attack; the defense; team structure and management; security decision-making; basic tactics; and survival techniques. The basic firearms training manual provides essential information for the effective use of firearms onboard and avoidance of unnecessary casualties resulting from inadequate training. Personnel assigned to unarmed security duties will find the information important as well. Maritime firearms training check-off sheets are provided.

This book is in full color and is designed for reference and training of any party assigned to maritime security and/or defense duties. The book is easily understood and suitable for multicultural crews. Most photos and all illustrations are original by the author. Basic Maritime Security and Defense: This book is a revision of the author's university certificated course of instruction for use in training maritime professionals assigned maritime security duties whether aboard ship or ashore. It is loaded with the information necessary to understand and cope with piracy, terrorism, crime, and civil unrest. The course is also a familiarization source for working in an armed offshore environment. This is a no nonsense book for a no nonsense reader. The book deals with such topics as the use of a ship's systems in defense, searches, various attacks and defensive methods, and the handling of a support vessel in a security role. This book is ideal for the reader who desires real insight into our maritime, the security problems the industry faces, the methods used to protect it, and new techniques designed not for the military or law enforcement but for the maritime industry in its civilian context. The professionals who have taken this course says that they had no idea that the subject was so complex.

Maritime security team officers and leaders require specialized training and information beyond that required for security in most other environments. No longer is military training alone suitable for a maritime security assignment. The additional training necessary to meet the specialized needs of the maritime industry can be found in this two volume set of manuals. Inside these manuals the Security Team Officer or Leader can find important keys to leading and working with personnel in multi-cultural crews. The list of essential topics includes descriptions of vessel construction and systems; specialized tactics designed for use in the maritime; a decision-making matrix designed to help the team leader make decisions necessary to meet a broad scope of security and defensive events; sources and descriptions of the authority needed for maritime security and defense; and a sound defensive philosophy that can be adopted. Cruise lines and yachts have additional requirements which set them apart from other segments of the commercial industry. The team officer may be required to contend with the needs of this specialized environment. The included supplement provides much additional information suitable for building a personal foundation of concepts and essential facts. This set of manuals is suitable for the individual maritime professional as well as an organizational training program. The set of manuals in two volumes provides the text for a course certificated by Nova Southeastern University and has been recognized by key members of the maritime insurance industry as being a unique and important training component for maritime risk management programs.

The maritime industry is both complex and potentially hazardous to those who either work or live in the vicinity. Maritime facilities are typically supported by the communities that surround them. This brings all groups of people including all ages, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and social statuses into a common group. As responsible members of that community they need to be good observers of their surroundings and understand their importance to the safety and security of them all. This book is intended to provide the general public and members of the maritime industry with adequate information and understanding of security and safety threats to help them become good observers and reporters of information essential to the well-being of their communities. Included with this book is a Power Point CD on the topic from Capt. Jeffrey L. Kuhlman’s lecture for his university certificated course.