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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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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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General advice to Masters
Be aware of the sea areas and ports affected by piracy and armed robbery. The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre (IMB PRC) broadcasts incidents of piracy and armed robbery incidents to all ships in the IOR and AOR regions via InMARSAT Safety Net System. Similar information can be viewed on the Piracy Map
In most incidents pirates and armed robbers will abandon an attack when they know they been spotted or feel the vessel has been secured and is a difficult target. However Somali and Nigerian pirates tend to be more aggressive so additional precautions must be taken.
Always Follow
1. Company and ship specific procedures.
2. Advice in IMO circular MSC.1/Circ.1334 (23 June 2009)
3. Procedures given in the latest version of the BMP while transiting high risk areas.
Always report ALL actual, attempted or suspicious piracy and armed robbery incidents occurring anywhere to the 24-hour manned IMB PRC. This is crucial in the response procedures as well as broadcasting the threat to ALL vessels in the area.
IMB PRC Contact Details
Tel: +60 3 2078 5763 / +60 3 2031 0287 / + 60 3 2031 3106
24 Hrs ANTI PIRACY HELPLINE: +60 3 2031 0014 (Manned 24 Hrs everyday)
Fax: +60 3 2078 5769
General E-mail: imbkl@icc-ccs.org / piracy@icc-ccs.org
Please contact the IMB for any further information
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The PRC has always provided a complete service to the industry.
The service involves, operating a centre, which is manned 24 hours a day 365 days a year enabling a master anywhere in the world to call the centre and be assured that there will always be someone available to answer, support and assist positively.
The information is shared with the industry, law enforcement, and governments in a transparent and open manner.
The services provided free by the PRC are as follows:
- Issuing daily status reports on piracy and armed robbery to ships in the IOR and AOR via broadcasts on the Inmarsat-C SafetyNET service
- Reporting piracy and armed robbery at sea incidents to law enforcement
- Helping local law enforcement catch pirates and assisting in bringing them to justice
- Assisting and advising ship-owners whose vessels have been attacked or hijacked
- Assisting and advising masters and crew members whose vessels have been attacked
- Collating and disseminating information on piracy in all parts of the world
- Providing updates on pirate / armed robbery activity via the Internet
- Providing access to the Live Piracy Map
- Publishing comprehensive quarterly and annual reports detailing piracy statistics
The above services of the Piracy Reporting Centre are provided free of charge to all ships irrespective of their ownership or flag.
On a chargeable basis the IMB – PRC:
- Investigates / locates vessels, which have illegally deviated for insurance purposes or for illegally selling cargo
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Please contact our dedicated 24-hour hotline if you have seen / heard / know of or have any information relating to maritime crime and / or security, including terrorism, piracy and other illegal activities.
Maritime crime and security concerns us all, and with your help we can try to minimise the risks and help save lives and property.
The Maritime Security Hotline can be contacted 24 hours a day:
Email: imbsecurity@icc-ccs.org
Tel: +603 2031 0014
Fax: +603 2078 5769
All information received will be treated in strict confidence and will be passed on to relevant authorities for further action.
Please disseminate a circular/note to all parties concerned and if possible pin it onto the public/main/general notice boards.
Remember: Your information may save lives.
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