The ICC – International Maritime Bureau (IMB) was established in 1981 to act as a focal point in the fight against all types of maritime fraud, malpractice and piracy. The United Nations (UN) International Maritime Organization (IMO) in its resolution A 504 (XII) (9) adopted on 20-November-1981 has among other things urged all governments, interests and organizations to exchange information and provide appropriate cooperation with the IMB. The IMB also has an observer status with the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO – INTERPOL).

IMB MARITIME SECURITY HOTLINE:

The IMB PRC dedicated hotline for Seafarers, Port Workers, Shipping Agents, Shipyard Personnel, Brokers, Stevedores and all concerned parties, enables them to report of any information that they may have seen / heard / known of, etc. relating to any maritime or other illegal crimes including security threats.

All information received will be treated in strict confidence and will be passed on to the relevant authorities for their action. Maritime crime and security concerns us all with your help, we can try to minimize the risks, and help save lives and property.

The Maritime Security Hotline can be contacted 24 hours a day, every day.

EMAIL: IMBSECURITY@ICC‐CCS.ORG
TEL: +603 2031 0014
FAX: +603 2078 5769
REMEMBER: YOUR INFORMATION MAY SAVE LIVES. PLEASE CIRCULATE WITH YOUR CREW.
THE IMB PRC WISHES ALL SEAFARERS A SAFE AND SECURE VOYAGE.