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Sea piracy drops to 21-year low, IMB reports
Monday, 25 July 2016Nesrin ErcanAverage ratingRead more...
London and Kuala Lumpur, 25 July 2016 – Piracy and armed robbery at sea has fallen to its lowest levels since 1995, despite a surge in kidnappings off West Africa, according to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce's International Maritime Bureau (IMB).
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Nigerian pirates demonstrate range with attack off Ivory Coast
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Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is not a new phenomenon and in many ways has been over shadowed by Somali piracy in recent years. A recent attack in the region illustrates a worrying and new de ...
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Human Cost of Somali Piracy Updated Report Released
Friday, 22 June 2012Average ratingRead more...A report highlighting latest details of the plight of seafarers at the hands of Somali pirates will be launched on Friday 22nd June at a press conference in London. The report, The Human Cost of Pira ...
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IMB survey notes container security challenges
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The results of a recent survey conducted by the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) in conjunction with an international trade association have served to underline the challenges associated with ...
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IMB investigates false bills of lading
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage rating
ICC's International Maritime Bureau is warning banks and shipping operators of a rash of false bills of lading in the Arabian Gulf area and South East Asia.
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FIB expert testimony helps secure conviction
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage ratingExpert witness testimony provided by ICC’s Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB) has helped secure the conviction of a highly sought after Australian fraudster. Expert witness testimony provided by IC ...
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Charterers can find themselves caught in disputes between buyers and sellers. Increasing commodity prices and high charter rates could result in unexpected risks for the shipping industry, according to ICC’s International Maritime Bureau (IMB). Read Mor
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage ratingICC’s Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB) is closely monitoring a sophisticated global advance fee fraud scam that targets companies facing financial difficulties. ICC’s Financial Investigation Bure ...
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Following a month that has seen seven vessels hijacked in the region, the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has issued a fresh piracy warning to all vessels sailing in the Gulf of Aden. Read More There has been a dangerous surge of pirate activity
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage ratingThe Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has issued the following press release The Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command has issued the following press release: MANAMA, Bahrain - The ...
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MB figures show increased piracy in the Gulf of AdenThe most current piracy statistics and analysis released by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) Piracy Reporting Centre (PRC) indicates a recent spike of incidents, largely attributable to increased
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage ratingThe 2008 Commercial Crime Services (CCS) Annual Economic Crime Lecture, held 19 June in London, addressed the complex issue of corporate corruption. The 2008 Commercial Crime Services (CCS) Annual Ec ...
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CIB warns against purchasing pharmaceuticals through unregulated markets The ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) is growing increasingly concerned about the growing market presence of fake avian flu medication. Read More CIB warns against purc
Wednesday, 16 November 2011AdministratorAverage ratingExpert witness testimony supplied by the Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB) has helped conclude a major fraud and money laundering case. Expert witness testimony supplied by the Financial Investiga ...
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