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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
Thursday, 14 June 2012Average ratingRead more...
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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CIB launches new service to shut down clone websites
Wednesday, 09 May 2012Average rating
The ICC Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) has launched a new service to shut down websites that clone those of its members.
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Piracy increasing in West Africa, latest report shows
Monday, 23 April 2012Average rating
One hundred and two incidents of piracy and armed robbery have been reported for the first quarter of 2012, with dangerously increasing numbers in West African waters, according to figures released t ...
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Piracy attacks in East and West Africa dominate world report
Thursday, 19 January 2012AdministratorAverage rating
Pirate attacks against vessels in East and West Africa accounted for the majority of world attacks in 2011, signalling a rising trend, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Mariti ...
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IMB warns over Nigerian oil scams
Wednesday, 04 January 2012AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) is warning members over ongoing scams involving the fraudulent sale of Nigerian petroleum products.
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IMB identifies suspect Bills of Lading for West African imports
Wednesday, 09 November 2011AdministratorAverage rating
The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) has identified a number of suspect Bills of Lading for shipments into Nigeria.
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As world piracy hits a new high, more ships are escaping Somali pirates, says IMB report
Tuesday, 18 October 2011AdministratorAverage rating
Piracy on the world’s seas has risen to record levels, with Somali pirates behind 56% of the 352 attacks reported this year, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) International Maritime Bureau ...
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New scheme launched to assist victims of piracy
Tuesday, 04 October 2011AdministratorAverage rating
A programme has recently been launched in London to help seafarers and families cope with the physical and mental trauma caused by torture and abuse at the hands of pirates.
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Flag States sign Declaration condemning acts of violence against seafarers
Tuesday, 09 August 2011AdministratorAverage rating
Three of the largest flag states, accounting for around 40% of the world’s commercial shipping tonnage, have signed an agreement condemning the acts of violence against seafarers by pirates. The flag ...
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