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Fraudfighter is IAMI's way of putting out important information to
our members from members. This includes BOL's for stolen vessels,
recoveries, and information deemed critical or important to send out
immediately. To access the online form to submit a Fraudfighter

alert, please click the link below and login into your account. The link
to the online form is at the top of the member's only area.

Fraudfighter Submission

(Must be Logged in to your member account.)

Pair Arrested In Expensive Boats Thefts. December 21, 2020, https://www.chattanoogan.com/ reports that two
individuals were arrested in connection with the theft of two cabin cruisers worth over $500,000 in Tennessee.

Firefighter’s stolen trailer found along with stolen boats in NW Miami-Dade. December 1, 2020,
https://wsvn.com/ reports that stolen trailer was recovered along with stolen boats and other property involving a
theft ring.

Probe after crew hurt in explosion on boat off Norfolk coast. December 22, 2020, https://www.edp24.co.uk/
reports an investigation is under way after a crab boat explosion of the coast of Norfolk. Old munitions on the
seabed or being looked at as possible cause.

California Boat Captain Charged With Manslaughter in Fire That Killed 34. December 1, 2020,
https://www.nytimes.com/ reports the captain of the Conception had neglected key safety measures that
contributed to the deaths of the passengers.

Here you will find publications that could be used as a tool for the trade. If you have anything
you would like to share here please email it to enews@iamimarine.org.

-Six Steps For Conducting a Successful Yacht Fire Investigation

This area is currently a work in progress and requires

your help. If you have any PSA’s, worksheets, forms,
or other tools that could help an investigator this is

the place for it to be placed and shared. Please email

us at the address above to share the tools from your
toolbox.

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