Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)

What Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) does

MACN is a non-profit global business network founded in 2011 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, that coordinates collective action against corruption in the maritime industry. It serves shipping companies, port operators, P&I clubs, maritime service providers, and government maritime bodies, with a roster of 225+ member companies including major container lines (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd), energy majors (Shell, BP Shipping), and resource shippers (BHP Billiton, Anglo American).

The organization operates a technology-enabled platform centered on three products: (1) the Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP), a benchmark covering 300+ ports built from multiple vetted data sources, (2) an Anonymous Incident Reporting System that has collected over 70,000 reports of corrupt demands since 2011 across 149 countries and 1,000+ ports, and (3) a HelpDesk service providing real-time operational support to vessels facing corrupt demands, currently active in Nigeria, Egypt, India, Ukraine, and other countries. These are complemented by capability-building assets (eLearning modules delivered through Aprendio, the Seven Anti-Corruption Principles) and a collaboration layer that engages IMO, ICS, BIMCO, UNCTAD, IAPH, and FONASBA.

MACN's business model is hybrid: recurring annual membership dues from enterprise members are combined with grant funding from development and integrity partners including Siemens Integrity Initiative, DANIDA, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Lauritzen Foundation, and Orient Fond. Distribution runs through direct enterprise engagement, in-country local partners in 12 countries (Nigeria, Argentina, Indonesia, India, Egypt, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Ghana, Pakistan, Malaysia, Senegal, and others), and a member portal at member.macn.dk. The organization has documented measurable outcomes including a 90% reduction in corruption incidents following Argentina's holds inspection reform and a 98% HelpDesk case resolution rate in Nigeria with resolution time reduced from 7-10 days to 1-8 hours.

Name

Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN)

Legal name

Maritime Anti-Corruption Network

Website

https://macn.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Anti-Corruption Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime Cybersecurity & OT Security Compliance (IMO 2021, Port OT) (TLAHANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Port Community Systems (PCS) Platforms (TLAHAOAA)

Keywords

• Maritime anti-corruption
• Collective action
• Port integrity
• Incident reporting
• Compliance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen, Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: MACN generates revenue through annual membership fees from maritime companies. Membership provides access to anti-corruption resources, incident reporting tools, collective action initiatives, training programs, and a global network of maritime industry peers committed to eliminating corruption.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

MACN is a global non-profit membership network that helps maritime companies eliminate facilitation payments and corrupt demands in ports. It offers members an Anonymous Incident Reporting System, the Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP), real-time HelpDesk services in high-risk ports, eLearning training, and country-level Collective Action initiatives delivered together with governments and port authorities.

Product overview

MACN offers a portfolio of interconnected anti-corruption solutions for the maritime industry. At its core is the Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP), which aggregates anonymous incident data from the Anonymous Incident Reporting System to measure and benchmark port integrity worldwide. The HelpDesk service provides real-time operational support in high-risk ports. These are supported by three strategic pillars: Capability Building (delivering eLearning modules and the Seven Anti-Corruption Principles), Collective Action (coordinating in-country initiatives across 11 countries), and Collaboration (engaging with IMO, governments, and industry partners). The portfolio is complemented by publications including annual reports and white papers that disseminate learnings and data-driven insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GPIP (Global Port Integrity Platform): An anonymous incident reporting system and platform measuring integrity in ports worldwide.
• MACN HelpDesk
• MACN Anonymous Incident Reporting System

Products and services

• MACN Membership Program Annual membership tiered for shipping companies, shipowners, oil majors, and maritime service providers; provides full access to MACN platforms, training, HelpDesk, and the global network of 225+ member companies.
• Global Port Integrity Platform (GPIP) First-of-its-kind data platform that measures and benchmarks port integrity across 300+ ports worldwide, aggregating anonymous incident reports vetted by external experts. Provides port-level integrity indicators based on internationally recognized legal and policy frameworks.
• Anonymous Incident Reporting System Web-based reporting tool that enables maritime stakeholders, both members and non-members, to anonymously submit reports on corrupt demands encountered during port calls. The aggregated database of 70,000+ reports underpins MACN's collective action targeting.
• MACN HelpDesk Country-specific, real-time operational support service providing live advice to vessel operators and crews facing unethical demands or unfair inspection outcomes during port calls. Operates locally through in-country partners in Nigeria, Egypt, India, and Ukraine.
• eLearning Modules for Maritime Anti-Corruption Online anti-corruption training courses for P&I correspondents, port agents, seafarers, and maritime third parties. Distributed via the Aprendio learning platform covering anti-corruption practices, compliance procedures, and integrity standards.
• In-Country Collective Action Initiatives Multi-stakeholder programs in 11+ countries where MACN members engage jointly with port authorities, customs, NGOs, and governments to address corruption risks in ports through regulatory reform, training, and transparency measures.
• Capability Building Program (Seven Anti-Corruption Principles) Industry-leading anti-corruption framework providing members with the Seven Anti-Corruption Principles, compliance tools, risk assessments, due diligence frameworks, training, and reporting mechanisms to mature internal anti-corruption programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in corruption incidents in Argentina's holds inspection process following regulatory reform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ZVDS (Zentralverband Deutscher Schiffsmakler e.v.)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026MACN partnered with ZVDS (German Shipbrokers' Association) to support German maritime enterprises in strengthening business integrity and compliance, with support from Siemens Integrity Initiative.
• VDR (Verband Deutscher Reeder)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026MACN partnered with VDR (German Shipowners' Association) alongside ZVDS to provide ongoing practical support to German maritime companies navigating anti-corruption compliance.
• National University Odessa Maritime AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 June 2026MACN signed an MoU with the National University Odessa Maritime Academy in 2026 to establish a framework for collaboration focused on strengthening integrity in maritime education and equipping cadets with anti-corruption knowledge.
• UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025UNODC convened the COSP11 Private Sector Forum in Doha, Qatar, alongside UN Global Compact, to discuss leveraging AI and digital innovation for anti-corruption efforts. MACN participates as a key stakeholder in these public-private collaboration mechanisms.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2025UN Global Compact and UNODC convened the COSP11 Private Sector Forum, launching the UNCAC Private Sector Platform for public-private collaboration on integrity measures. MACN engages with UNGC through various forums and country-level networks.
• IMO (International Maritime Organisation)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019In 2019, IMO agreed to include maritime corruption as a regular work item on its agenda and to provide guidance to address maritime corruption for its members. MACN and ICS were instrumental in forming a coalition of states and organisations. In 2022, MACN supported the work on IMO guidance on tackling maritime corruption which was approved at IMO FAL 46. In 2025, MACN continues to strengthen collaboration with IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez to promote integrity and transparency.
• Global Compact Network Bangladesh (GCNB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2021, UN Global Compact Bangladesh and MACN have established a national collective action steering committee to create a platform for dialogue with authorities on addressing gaps in legislation and operational practices in ports. The partnership launched the Collective Action Initiative in Bangladesh in 2022.
• Global Compact Network Pakistan (GCNP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMACN partnered with UN Global Compact in Pakistan to launch a Collective Action initiative on tackling integrity challenges in the port and shipping sector. GCNP hosts roundtables and coordinates stakeholder engagement.
• Convention on Business Integrity (CBi)flagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCBi has been MACN's local partner in Nigeria since 2012, implementing project activities, conducting training programs, liaising with government officials, and participating in the project steering committee. CBi established the Integrity Alliance and supports the HelpDesk operation.
• Bruchou & Funes De RiojacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMACN partnered with Fernando Basch and Guillermo Jorge of Bruchou & Funes De Rioja (formerly Governance Latam) to drive the Argentina collective action initiative. Fernando Basch serves as MACN's voice on the ground, engaging with authorities and stakeholders.
• KemitraancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMACN partnered with Kemitraan (Indonesian NGO) from 2015 to launch a collective action project in Indonesia with support from UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Kemitraan supported stakeholder engagement and integrity initiatives.
• Eldib PandicoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn 2021, MACN identified Eldib Pandi as its local partner in Egypt to support collective action initiatives. Eldib Pandi is an independent provider of marine services, marine survey services, and P&I/marine-related legal assistance. They expanded the HelpDesk concept to Egyptian ports.
• ANK Law Firm (Attorney Association NK)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn 2020, MACN identified ANK Law Firm as local partner in Ukraine to support collective action initiatives. ANK is one of the leading law firms in Ukraine specializing in Maritime and Shipping Law. They support the HelpDesk and delivered compliance training to government officials.
• Imani Center for Policy and EducationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMACN partnered with Imani Center for Policy and Education in Ghana to convene workshops on port clearance reform alongside Ghana Maritime Authority and the Joint FAL Committee.
• ICS (International Chamber of Shipping)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2017, MACN together with ICS initiated a cross-industry working group to address corruption issues in the shipping industry. Together they formed a coalition that successfully influenced IMO to include maritime corruption as a work item.
• UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNCTAD is acknowledged by MACN for support in developing the Global Port Integrity Platform project, contributing to the first-ever systematic method of measuring integrity in ports.
• IAPH (International Association of Ports and Harbors)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAPH is acknowledged by MACN for support in developing the GPIP platform, providing port industry perspective on integrity measurement.
• FONASBA (Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFONASBA is acknowledged by MACN for support in developing the GPIP platform, contributing industry expertise on shipbrokers and agents perspective.
• Basel Institute on GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBasel Institute on Governance is acknowledged by MACN for support in developing the GPIP platform and has recognized MACN through the Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Shipping (ICS): Principal international trade association for the shipping industry, representing ~80% of world merchant tonnage. Co-founded the cross-industry working group with MACN addressing corruption, serving overlapping members.
• Transparency International: Global anti-corruption NGO producing CPI rankings and advocacy across industries. Comparable as the most established civil-society anti-corruption organization, though far broader in scope than MACN's maritime-specific focus.
• BIMCO: World's largest international shipping association, which supported development of MACN's anti-corruption charter party clause. Overlapping member base and adjacent industry governance role.
• International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH): Global trade association for port authorities. Acknowledged MACN partner in developing GPIP; serves complementary constituencies (ports vs. shipowners) addressing the same port integrity issue.
• FONASBA: Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents. Acknowledged MACN partner in GPIP development; serves shipbrokers and agents who are frontline actors in the corruption risks MACN addresses.

Direct peers

• Basel Institute on Governance: Swiss-based anti-corruption collective action organization that awards MACN and operates the Collective Action Initiative. Directly comparable as a peer organization focused on collective action against corruption with shared methodology.
• International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA): International organization offering anti-corruption education and training. Provides parallel capacity-building and certification programs overlapping MACN's eLearning and capability building offerings.
• TRACE International: Anti-bribery compliance organization that awarded MACN the IACA Innovation Award in 2016. Closely comparable as a peer providing anti-bribery compliance tools, due diligence, and training to multinational corporations.

Others

• Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units: International body coordinating national financial intelligence units to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Adjacent to MACN's anti-corruption mission through financial crime compliance overlap.
• Wolfsberg Group: Association of global banks developing anti-money laundering and financial crime compliance frameworks. Adjacent to MACN's compliance mandate but serving financial institutions rather than maritime operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

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