Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

Exclusive for MACN Members: December Webinars! Join us for two member-only sessions designed to strengthen your compliance strategies: Navigating U.S. Sanctions: Post-Election Impacts and Future Directions: Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CET This webinar will explore the potential shifts in U.S. sanctions policy following the reelection of President Donald Trump. John E. Smith, partner, and Nate Kurcab, of counsel, at Morrison Foerster, will break down how new political dynamics could reshape the approach to sanctions enforcement and impact global businesses. Continuous Monitoring: The Key to Continuous Compliance Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CET You will get practical insights from Gitanjali Sakhuja, MACN’s Senior Advisor on Compliance Programs on frameworks for assessing the effectiveness of anti-corruption compliance programs, best practices for maintaining continuous compliance, and more! Registration links have been sent to members and more details are available on the MACN Member Platform. Don’t miss these valuable sessions!

In November, MACN visited its members in Hamburg, including Hapag-Lloyd AG, NSB GROUP, Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co. KG, Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement, and Cetus Maritime. Discussions with members revealed both unique perspectives and shared challenges, highlighting several industry-wide priorities: Navigating Changing Regulations: - Members emphasized the need to adapt to evolving regulatory frameworks, particularly those that strengthen the focus on corruption prevention. Promoting Transparency: - Openly reporting bribe and facilitation payment requests remains a critical strategy. Aggregated, anonymous data from these reports supports risk mapping and fosters public-private dialogues to shape effective policies. Strengthening the Value Chain: - Addressing corruption risks requires collaboration across the entire value chain—from cargo owners, shipowners and ship-managers to seafarers and port agents. Equipping all stakeholders to handle these risks effectively is essential.   These conversations reinforced the benefits of shared learning within the Network. Members showcased how corruption prevention is increasingly embedded in day-to-day operations, moving beyond traditional compliance approaches to become a core part of business practice. We would like to thank all participating members for their time, insights, and commitment to driving positive change in the maritime industry.  

Earlier this month, MACN participated in Synergy Marine Group's crew seminar in Kochi, engaging with their dedicated seafarers. Synergy's commitment to reject maritime corruption and promote integrity was reflected in their seafarers’ engagement, knowledge sharing, and acknowledgment that illicit payments cannot continue. MACN's key message to the crew: • Say NO to corruption • Report every incident • Seek support from Synergy and MACN Together with industry leaders like Synergy, MACN continues to build toward our vision of a corruption-free maritime industry. Special thanks to Synergy's leadership team for championing maritime integrity and fostering a culture of transparency.

MACN CEO, Cecilia Müller Torbrand, will be a guest speaker at the conference, hosting a session titled, "Fighting Corruption in Shipping: Are We Winning or Losing?" This session will dive into the evolving challenges of maritime corruption, especially in the bulk sector, highlighting complex issues like sanctions and legal loopholes. Cecilia will also share MACN’s success stories, highlighting the power of collective action, and emphasize the importance of moving beyond box-ticking compliance. The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network is an Official Supporting Organisation of this event, and MACN Members can access event discounts. Please contact the MACN team for further information. We look forward to seeing you there! More here: https://lnkd.in/e9-KUt4E

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network, in collaboration with the Central Region Shipping Association and the Shipowners Association of Malaysia, has announced the launch of the Port Integrity Campaign at Port Klang, Malaysia’s largest and most crucial maritime trade hub. https://lnkd.in/eEagzAyf

Welcome to our newest MACN Member, Mitsubishi Ore Transport. Mitsubishi Ore Transport started its shipping business in 1959, and owns and operates a fleet of 20 vessels including dry bulkers, pure car carriers, and wood chip carriers.

The MACN team is pleased to share the Summary Notes from the Fall Members Meeting last week. Thank you to all MACN members, partners, and stakeholders for your active engagement and participation in Kuala Lumpur. We look forward to seeing you again at the next Members Meeting in Copenhagen on 9-10 April, 2025.

Member discounts available! The Maritime Anti Corruption Network is an Official Supporting Organisation of the Riviera Maritime Media Ltd LNG Shipping & Terminals Conference 2024 (November 12-13). The LNG industry is facing challenges due to longer trade routes, tighter environmental regulations, geopolitical challenges, and new competition in the shipping and terminal markets. MACN Members can access event discounts, please contact the MACN team for further information. More here: https://lnkd.in/enNtdGkZ #LNGShipping2024 LNG Shipping & Terminals Community

Welcome to all our members! We are excited to gather for the Fall Member Meeting 2024 here in Kuala Lumpur. With nearly 140 participants, we look forward to connecting with each of you. The event will feature a fireside chat with industry experts Dr. Muhammad Mohan, Daniel Levison, and Mats Sæther. Our plenary sessions will explore key topics such as ESG trends, compliance risks, and the dark fleet. In addition, members can participate in workshops covering MACN tools, contractual landscape, seafarers' risks, and more!

We are proud to announce that MACN has received a two-year project grant from the USAID Countering Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge for Development's Doing Biz With Integrity activity. This partnership, backed by private sector leaders, aims to dramatically expand the reach of our Anti-Corruption HelpDesk in key regions. Over the course of this project, we’ll expand our HelpDesk coverage in India, Egypt, and Nigeria, supporting over 2,000 vessels and helping companies navigate corrupt demands without paying bribes. Additionally, compliance training for local SMEs in these countries will be a key focus, strengthen anti-corruption practices across the supply chain. MACN’s partnership with USAID marks a significant step forward in the global effort to combat corruption in the maritime industry and beyond, ensuring a more transparent, efficient, and ethical business environment. This initiative is also supported by match funding from private sector leaders including Maersk Line Ltd, A.P. Moller - Maersk, Lauritzen Fonden, DS NORDEN Hafnia, Odfjell SE, J M Baxi Group, and the Institute of Export Operations & Management - IEOM. Nigeria. #DoingBizWithIntegrity #USAIDCompetitions #StopCorruption #AntiCorruption #PrivateSector #PrivateSectorEngagement https://lnkd.in/gGsir-HV