In the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, U.S. laws and regulations changed to meet the threat posed to national security. These changes
include new notification requirements for commercial vessels entering and departing U.S. ports. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Coast Guard
now require that all commercial vessels entering U.S. Ports electronically submit cargo manifests as well as crew/passenger manifests in advance of arrival.
As part of these requirements, vessels must post security in the form of an International Carrier Bond ("ICB"). The face value of the ICB can differ
depending upon the security requirements of the port of entry, usually from $50,000 to $150,000. Lamorte Burns offers an ICB service to assist our clients
to comply with these new requirements.
Our ICB service includes:
Obtaining the necessary application forms from the relevant agencies and surety
Providing guidance to properly complete application forms
Submitting original application forms to correct agencies
Obtaining an ICB
Arranging for a U.S. Custom's approved Automated Data Service Provider to provide a platform to electronically submit cargo manifests to U.S. Customs.
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Claims Emergency
The claims response team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides immediate global assistance to all of our members.
Calling the emergency contact number provides a quick and effective way to speak directly to a Lamorte claims handler in the event of an incident or casualty involving an entered vessel.
Contact us globally at 203 761 6000 to reach a claims specialist immediately!