The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) the German Shipbrokers’ Association Zentralverband Deutscher Schiffsmakler e. v. (ZVDS) and the German Shipowners’ Association (Verband Deutscher Reeder, VDR), have launched a partnership to support German maritime enterprises in strengthening business integrity and compliance. Supported by the Siemens Integrity Initiative, the collaboration will provide ongoing, practical support to companies navigating […]
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Preparing future seafarers to recognise and respond to corruption risks. MACN has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the National University “Odessa Maritime Academy”, establishing a framework for collaboration focused on strengthening integrity in maritime education. The partnership will support cadets as future seafarers by equipping them with a practical understanding of anti-corruption standards […]
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Corruption in ports remains one of the most persistent and least visible disruptions to global maritime trade. It creates delays, raises costs, and undermines trust between authorities and operators. These risks rarely stem from a single source, and without shared visibility they are difficult to tackle in practice. The Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP) was […]
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A maritime industry free of corruption is a shared responsibility, and 2025 showed what collective action can achieve. The MACN Annual Report 2025 is now live, capturing a year of meaningful progress alongside our members, partners, and the governments and stakeholders working with us to raise the integrity standard for maritime trade. To everyone driving […]
Malaysia continues to be a key focus in our work to strengthen integrity across the maritime sector, and we are pleased to further expand our presence with the appointment of our new Country Lead. Please join us in welcoming Cynthia Gabriel as MACN’s Country Lead in Malaysia. Cynthia brings over two decades of experience advancing […]
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Real progress in maritime is not written, it is practiced. Today, 18 May, marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. The 2026 IMO theme, From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence, challenges our industry to move beyond commitments and deliver real change. At MACN, we know integrity and inclusion go hand […]
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May Jensen (Director of Risk Management, The CSL Group Inc.) and Leonid Zalenski (Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd) have been elected to the MACN Board of Directors. Their election took place during MACN’s Spring Members Meeting in Athens on 29–30 April, which brought together over 190 member representatives, guest speakers, and partners. Øistein Jensen, MACN Chair, shared his appreciation for the […]
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We asked. They answered. The MACN Board shares what they are most looking forward to at the Spring Members Meeting in Athens, and the answers reflect exactly why this community is unlike any other. Swipe to hear from them directly.
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WE ARE NOMINATED! We are proud to share that the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network has been shortlisted for the SAFETY4SEA Crew Welfare Awards in the Non-Profit Organisation category. This nomination 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, […]
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Integrity is shaping the future of global business, and MACN brought that perspective to Paris this week. Our CEO, Cecilia Müller Torbrand, joined two discussions at the OECD – OCDE Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum (GACIF), Business at OECD session exploring how leadership, culture, and communication drive integrity within organisations and across supply chains, and […]
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MACN, ZVDS and VDR Launch Training to Support German Maritime Sector
/in NewsThe Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) the German Shipbrokers’ Association Zentralverband Deutscher Schiffsmakler e. v. (ZVDS) and the German Shipowners’ Association (Verband Deutscher Reeder, VDR), have launched a partnership to support German maritime enterprises in strengthening business integrity and compliance. Supported by the Siemens Integrity Initiative, the collaboration will provide ongoing, practical support to companies navigating […]
MACN and Odessa Maritime Academy Sign MoU to Build Anti-Corruption Literacy Among Future Seafarers
/in NewsPreparing future seafarers to recognise and respond to corruption risks. MACN has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the National University “Odessa Maritime Academy”, establishing a framework for collaboration focused on strengthening integrity in maritime education. The partnership will support cadets as future seafarers by equipping them with a practical understanding of anti-corruption standards […]
GPIP Second White Paper: Benchmarking Port Integrity Across 300+ Ports
/in NewsCorruption in ports remains one of the most persistent and least visible disruptions to global maritime trade. It creates delays, raises costs, and undermines trust between authorities and operators. These risks rarely stem from a single source, and without shared visibility they are difficult to tackle in practice. The Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP) was […]
MACN Annual Report 2025 is Out!
/in NewsA maritime industry free of corruption is a shared responsibility, and 2025 showed what collective action can achieve. The MACN Annual Report 2025 is now live, capturing a year of meaningful progress alongside our members, partners, and the governments and stakeholders working with us to raise the integrity standard for maritime trade. To everyone driving […]
Introducing MACN’s New Local Partner in Malaysia!
/in NewsMalaysia continues to be a key focus in our work to strengthen integrity across the maritime sector, and we are pleased to further expand our presence with the appointment of our new Country Lead. Please join us in welcoming Cynthia Gabriel as MACN’s Country Lead in Malaysia. Cynthia brings over two decades of experience advancing […]
Women in Maritime 2026: What Gender Equality Really Means
/in NewsReal progress in maritime is not written, it is practiced. Today, 18 May, marks the International Day for Women in Maritime. The 2026 IMO theme, From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence, challenges our industry to move beyond commitments and deliver real change. At MACN, we know integrity and inclusion go hand […]
MACN Welcomes New Board Members
/in NewsMay Jensen (Director of Risk Management, The CSL Group Inc.) and Leonid Zalenski (Chief Operating Officer, Columbia Shipmanagement Ltd) have been elected to the MACN Board of Directors. Their election took place during MACN’s Spring Members Meeting in Athens on 29–30 April, which brought together over 190 member representatives, guest speakers, and partners. Øistein Jensen, MACN Chair, shared his appreciation for the […]
We Asked, They Answered: The MACN Board on Athens
/in NewsWe asked. They answered. The MACN Board shares what they are most looking forward to at the Spring Members Meeting in Athens, and the answers reflect exactly why this community is unlike any other. Swipe to hear from them directly.
Vote for MACN!
/in NewsWE ARE NOMINATED! We are proud to share that the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network has been shortlisted for the SAFETY4SEA Crew Welfare Awards in the Non-Profit Organisation category. This nomination 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, […]
MACN at the OECD: Bringing the Maritime Voice to Global Integrity Discussions
/in NewsIntegrity is shaping the future of global business, and MACN brought that perspective to Paris this week. Our CEO, Cecilia Müller Torbrand, joined two discussions at the OECD – OCDE Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum (GACIF), Business at OECD session exploring how leadership, culture, and communication drive integrity within organisations and across supply chains, and […]