15 years ago, a small group of companies came together around a shared challenge: corruption in maritime trade. The idea was simple, but ambitious: by working together, companies could do more than address corruption risks individually. They could share experiences, build evidence, engage with stakeholders and work collectively towards practical solutions. Fifteen years later, that […]
From Copenhagen to Chennai: connecting future maritime leaders with the values that will shape the industry’s future. What began as a conversation at the MACN office in Copenhagen has now come full circle, bringing a shared vision for ethical, sustainable maritime leadership directly to the classrooms of Amet University Chennai. During our visit, we had […]
Building more transparent and accountable maritime trade depends on strong partnerships and shared commitment. We had the pleasure of meeting with the Pro-Vice Chancellor of Indian Maritime University, Chennai, and his team for an exchange on strengthening ethics, integrity, and anti-corruption practices across the maritime value chain. We had an engaging discussion on MACN’s initiatives […]
MACN conducted a series of engagements in Abuja and Lagos with government agencies, regulators, industry stakeholders and private sector representatives to discuss the future of port integrity reforms in Nigeria. Building on more than 15 years of Collective Action, discussions focused on sustaining progress achieved through initiatives such as the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and […]
A busy week in Jakarta, with one message running through every meeting: integrity in ports works best when everyone moves together. We met the Ombudsman RI to discuss collaboration on port oversight and integrity. MACN highlighted the value of collective action and open dialogue between institutions. The Ombudsman welcomed the opportunity to work together and […]
Future seafarers will face complex operational, legal, and ethical challenges. Preparing them starts before a seafarer steps onboard a vessel. In Ukraine, MACN and its local partner, ANK Law Office, have launched a series of lectures for cadets at the National University “Odessa Maritime Academy”. The program covers key maritime topics, including integrity and corruption […]
The future of maritime integrity starts long before a seafarer steps on board. We had the pleasure of visiting Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training -HIMT during its 28th anniversary celebration. As the first maritime training institute to become an Associate Member of MACN, HIMT continues to demonstrate leadership in shaping the future of the maritime […]
Last week, MACN hosted a webinar with representatives from the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), providing members with an update on efforts to strengthen integrity across canal operations through practical reforms and operational improvements. Three developments were highlighted: • Fewer onboard interactions by reducing the number of personnel boarding vessels during transit • Greater digitalised registration, […]
The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has welcomed ABS, DNV and RINA as the first classification societies to join the network. The move follows a decision by MACN members at the General Assembly on 30 April 2026 to open membership to classification societies, broadening representation across the maritime value chain. Classification societies play an important role […]
As sanctions regimes and export controls continue to evolve, maritime companies face growing compliance challenges across global supply chains. Yesterday in Hamburg, MACN hosted a practical workshop on sanctions and export controls with the ZVDS – German Shipbrokers´ Association and the German Shipowners Association (VDR). The discussions focused on the real-world compliance challenges facing maritime […]
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