ICC International Maritime Bureau(IMB)

Maritime House
1 Linton Road
Barking, Essex
IG11 8HG
United Kingdom

Website

Fax: +44 181 594 283

The IMB is a division of the International Chamber of Commerce, the world business organisation, set up to look into fraud and malpractice in shipping and trading. The IMB has one of the most comprehensive records on piracy worldwide.

• Provides due diligence advice and pre-fixture checks on charterers and shipowners. Authenticates shipping and trading documents. Investigation of road transport and container losses.
• Investigation of frauds and suspect claims for underwriters, shipowners, charterers and banks. Collecting evidence for legal proceedings. Recovery of vessels and cargoes stolen by pirates.
• Publishes a fortnightly confidential bulletin on frauds and companies involved in fraud and non-payment of debts. Publishes quarterly piracy reports and special reports on relevant subjects.

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