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The IMB aware of the escalating level of this criminal activity, wanted to provide a free service to the seafarer and established the 24 hour IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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CCS offers a flexible membership arrangement based on the selection of predetermined membership packages. A prospective member can elect to join one or more Bureaux according to their requirements.
Losses due to official misconduct account for a great many maritime trade incidents. Each incident can be complex and wide-ranging in nature. It is therefore unlikely that any one company will have the knowledge and resources to be able to investigate it thoroughly.
Counterfeiting and piracy are a drain on our businesses and on the global economy. It has resulted in the widespread loss of lawful employment and a massive reduction of tax revenues.
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The complex nature of maritime and international trade, and the necessity to verify illegal practices to a sufficient standard to satisfy a court of law has led to an increased need for litigation support.
We are frequently called upon to provide expert witness testimony in court cases around the world, and to supply law enforcement with the degree of evidence they need to secure a conviction.
This can involve providing evidence in a specific case we have investigated or offering an expert opinion on the modus operandi of a transaction that can be used to prove there was intent to defraud.
Our litigation support service is increasingly sought after and has contributed to the arrest and jailing of accused fraudsters on several occasions.
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Asset Tracing
We can perform complex, multi-jurisdictional asset tracing and recovery operations for shipping companies, charterers and lawyers.
Cargo Fraud or Theft
There are numerous scenarios whereby a beneficiary is denied legal receipt of cargo. We have investigated a large number of these for shippers, receivers, freight forwarders, shipping companies, banks and lawyers.
Charter Party Fraud & Deviations
Problems arise whenever charter party terms are not met or the vessel and her cargo deviate from the intended voyage. We investigate what happened, why and who was responsible for shippers, receivers, ship owners, banks and lawyers.
Debt Recovery
We are familiar with debts such as unpaid demurrage claims, arbitration awards, hire payments, freight balances, bunker supplies, and disbursement accounts. Invariably, the problem is that the companies incurring them are international by nature, often registered in offshore jurisdictions and operated through third parties in third countries. They are thus difficult for an individual company to collect.
Using a combination of communication and other techniques to apply pressure on debtors, we are usually able to recover outstanding debts for our members when we intercede on their behalf. The mere threat of being named and shamed often goes a long way to resolving the situation. The service works and is extremely cost effective.
Hijacked and Phantom Ships
We track and trace vessels that have been hijacked or are operating as phantom ships and work with the parties concerned to return them and their cargoes to their rightful owners.
Insurance Claims – Hull and Cargo
We work with insurers to help validate suspicious claims in cases of damage or loss to hull and cargo.
Special Projects
When requested, we carry out bespoke research projects on behalf of companies, organisations and governments. A specialty is port and ship risk assessments and security surveys. We have also conducted research into drug trafficking, transit fraud, and non-marine asset tracing.
Vessel Tracking
Ships deviate or disappear for many different reasons. We use our network of contacts to track them down on behalf of owners, managers, cargo interests and insurers.
Investigation Team
You can get further information about IMB investigation services by contacting the Investigation Team. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and suggest an approach or remedy that can resolve your difficulties.
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Good intelligence is key to fraud prevention.
FIB’s unique database provides intelligence on the modus operandi and parties involved in suspicious financial transactions.
FIB PORTAL
- Easy-to-use online search portal to carry out due diligence and Know Your Customer checks against companies
- Extensive database going back over 25 years
- Immediate and unrestricted access
- Unlimited number of queries
FIB Enquiry
- Additional research, analysis and checks on companies
- Dealt with individually by our trained investigators and research analysts
FIB Investigations:
- Comprehensive investigation against a person or organisation
- Tailored to members’ needs. (Extra cost applicable)
For more information please contact FIB.
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