"Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems"

Brillante Virtuoso – Anatomy of a Fraud: When a Pirate Attack Isn't What It Seems

Presented by Harshvardhan Kumar, Marine Consultant at Charles Taylor.

In July 2011, the Brillante Virtuoso, a fully laden oil tanker operating off the coast of Yemen, reported a dramatic armed attack in one of the world's most dangerous maritime regions. Initially appearing to be a routine piracy incident, the case soon attracted the attention of insurers, investigators and legal experts around the globe.

As the investigation unfolded, troubling inconsistencies began to emerge. What followed challenged long-held assumptions about maritime security, insurance fraud and claims handling, ultimately becoming one of the most significant and controversial marine investigations of the modern era.

Drawing on insights from the remarkable true story chronicled in Dead in the Water, Harshvardhan will dissect the events surrounding the Brillante Virtuoso and examine the key lessons for marine insurers, claims professionals, brokers, lawyers and maritime risk specialists.

 

Networking drinks/refreshments to follow on conclusion of the presentation.