Papers on the threat of maritime terrorism consider the implications of the Achille Lauro hijacking for the maritime community, the vulnerability of maritime targets to terrorist attack, a chronology of maritime terrorist attacks, and recent developments in shipping in the Persian Gulf. Appropriate responses to the threat are also considered. Overall, the papers conclude that there are attractive maritime targets for terrorists, but they pose logistical problems and publicity obstacles that may deter terrorists. Papers on the prevention of maritime terrorism suggest security measures for ships and ports, the role of military force in protecting ships and ports from terrorist attacks, and precautions shipowners should take to protect their vessels. The two papers on legal and insurance implications of maritime terrorism consider the law, insurance, and legal implications of armed merchant ships along with the historical development of an international legal response to maritime terrorism. Appendixes contain a discussion of piracy and a chronology of attacks in the Persian Gulf associated with the Iran-Iraq war. Chapter references and footnotes.