Vessel reports also perform a useful background check should you be thinking of purchasing a ship.
Our reports not only supply the essential information about the dimensions of a ship, they can also examine her ownership and management and their areas of expertise, her recent trading pattern, whether she is part of a fleet and if so, what other types of vessel are operated. Together, all this information can help you determine whether these are people you want to do business with and whether the ship is capable of performing the task you want it to do. Vessel reports are a useful tool for saving time and money, and occasionally they provide early warning of malpractice.
It also provides current information on vessels, including the latest Port State Control, Casualty and P&I details, as monitoring the recent activities of companies has proved to be a useful indication of determining their future performance.
Primarily designed as a pre-fixture due diligence tool, our database search service provides an invaluable resource for members wanting to obtain information enabling them to check out parties before committing to a trade.
It can also assist investigations into suspicious approaches from companies or individuals that may be fraudulent. In cases whereby a non-performing entity merely continues under a different name, or parties have a history of collusion, the database can often make the link and provide evidence to warn third parties.
Enhanced by the latest analytical software, the database will additionally provide information based on the nature of the crime being examined. It is regularly used by shipping companies, charterers, cargo owners and especially by the trade finance departments of international banks.
It also provides current information on vessels, including the latest Port State Control, Casualty and P&I details, as monitoring the recent activities of companies has proved to be a useful indication of determining their future performance.
Primarily designed as a pre-fixture due diligence tool, our database search service provides an invaluable resource for members wanting to obtain information enabling them to check out parties before committing to a trade.
It can also assist investigations into suspicious approaches from companies or individuals that may be fraudulent. In cases whereby a non-performing entity merely continues under a different name, or parties have a history of collusion, the database can often make the link and provide evidence to warn third parties.
Enhanced by the latest analytical software, the database will additionally provide information based on the nature of the crime being examined. It is regularly used by shipping companies, charterers, cargo owners and especially by the trade finance departments of international banks.
The IMB will perform this service on request on your behalf. Using available public information and our vast network of contacts we can find out what you need to know, whether this be part of due diligence checks before a transaction or after a problem has occurred, when you may wish to know whether it is worth investing additional money to recover assets or get a debt paid.
In a majority of cases, our search will reveal a host of information about the company concerned; who its shareholders are, what its assets are, details of associated companies etc. The list is long and comprehensive, and reports can be individually tailored to meet your specific requirements. They not only save you time and money; they may save you a great deal of aggravation.
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