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Chartering fraud
BIMCO has warned against situations where fake “brokers” will attempt to trick owners into fixtures where there is no cargo available. The con also involves a request for advance funds to be remitted to an account allegedly belonging to the “agents” at the loading port.
Cyber fraud
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How to avoid cargo fraud
BIMCO receives regular reports from members around the world about cargo fraud. This week alone we have had two reports of cargoes being fixed (or almost fixed) by fraudsters seeking to trick owners to remit advance payments to accounts controlled by them. Using this information, we have put togethe... Please follow the link to continue reading.
The Port of Singapore discovers fraud and bans two bunker suppliers.
Singapore Port Authority drives a hard line on bunker fraud.
Company in India falsely acting on behalf of BIMCO
BIMCO has been made aware of a company in India named Grand Shipping & Trading Company who is presenting themselves as a company facilitating BIMCO memberships.
From paper to golden sources: how digitalisation can create a more secure shipping industry
Oswald Kuyler, Chief Operating Officer at MonetaGo, writes about how digitalisation can create a more secure shipping industry
BIMCO aims to publish cyber security clause in spring 2019
BIMCO is developing a clause dealing with cyber security risks and incidents that might affect the ability of one of the parties to perform their contractual obligations.
Clean bills of lading
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Remember the BIMCO Electronic Signature Clause
Signing charter parties and other maritime contracts electronically is an effective and easy way to conclude agreements which has the advantage of saving time and costs and reducing the risk of fraud.
