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MACN Trains 240 Seafarer Cadets on Integrity and Their Rights at Sea

What happens when a room full of future seafarers is asked about corruption, recruitment scams, and their rights at sea? Recently, MACN engaged with 240 cadets across two institutions in India through the “Integrity at Sea: Next Generation of Seafarers” program. 80 cadets from Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training -HIMT and 160 first-year cadets from […]

Cultivating Tomorrow’s Maritime Leaders: MACN Hosts Hong Kong Shipowners Association and MTCA

The future strength of the maritime industry depends on the next generation of professionals entering and shaping the sector. Last week, we welcomed a delegation from The Hong Kong Shipowners Association (HKSOA) and the Maritime Talent Cultivation Alliance (MTCA) to MACN’s headquarters in Copenhagen. The group brought together maritime professionals, academics and students with a […]

Three New Ways to Access Port Corruption Data

Today, we’re introducing three new tools designed to make corruption intelligence accessible and actionable. 1. New Dashboards We’ve completely redesigned our member dashboards. Members can now see at a glance which ports are highest risk, what types of corruption are most common, and which actors are most likely to demand bribes. All data is sorted […]

Bangladesh Strengthens Collective Action for a More Transparent Maritime Sector

MACN Bangladesh convenes industry stakeholders to advance transparency, efficiency and responsible business practices. On 30 July 2026, MACN Bangladesh brought together maritime stakeholders in Dhaka through two events designed to strengthen collaboration and support integrity across the maritime sector. The day began with the MACN Bangladesh Working Group Meeting, hosted by Interport Group, the only […]

Next Generation of Seafarers Training Roll Out Continues in Indonesia

Equipping future seafarers to navigate integrity challenges is an important step toward strengthening transparency and professionalism across the maritime sector. Last week, MACN and STIP Jakarta, in collaboration with the Association of Indonesia Maritime Study Programs (APPI), continued the rollout of the Next Generation of Seafarers Integrity Training in Makassar, South Sulawesi Province. The training […]

MACN at the 2026 WMU CORA Seminar

The next generation of maritime leaders is already thinking about integrity, and it shows. MACN was proud to contribute to the 2026 Maritime Business Integrity and Corruption Awareness (CORA) Seminar, hosted by World Maritime University, bringing together academia, industry, and public institutions to discuss maritime anti-corruption efforts and advance the objectives of SDG 16. Sincere […]

Building a Future-Ready Port State Control Regime in West and Central Africa

A future-ready Port State Control regime requires more than compliance. MACN contributed to the inaugural Abuja MoU Regional Workshop, bringing together senior maritime leadership from across West and Central Africa under the theme: “A Future-Ready Port State Control Regime: Leadership, People, Governance, and Performance for Safer Maritime Systems.” MACN highly commends the Abuja MoU Secretariat […]

From Workshop to Workplan: Advancing Ghana’s Port Clearance Reform

Advancing port clearance starts with shared standards and practical coordination. In Sogakope, MACN and its partner, Imani Center for Policy and Education, convened alongside the Ghana Maritime Authority and the Joint FAL Committee for a week-long workshop on “Efficient and Transparent Port Clearance”. The goal: support implementation of the IMO FAL Convention in Ghana. MACN […]

MACN at the Viña del Mar Agreement Integrity Workshop

**(Spanish version below / Versión en español abajo)** From compliance to performance: a shift underway in Port State Control Regime. Last week, MACN had the honour of joining the Viña del Mar Agreement Secretariat’s Integrity Workshop bringing together senior maritime leadership from across Latin America under the theme ”Buenas Prácticas y Acción Colectiva de Integridad” […]

MACN HelpDesk Wins SAFETY4SEA Crew Welfare Award in Non-Profit Category

MACN HelpDesk recognised once again. We are proud to share that the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has won the SAFETY4SEA Crew Welfare Award in the Non-Profit Organisation category. This recognises the impact of the MACN HelpDesk. Through the MACN HelpDesk, seafarers are better prepared to deal with corrupt demands and have access to confidential advice, […]