MACN Kuala Lumpur Member Meeting Fall 2024

Speakers

• Kasper Nielsen, MACN
• Maria Gowon, MACN
• Soumya Prakash, MACN
• Member input on successful implementation

Session Description 
In this session, the goal is to provide members with an introduction to MACN HelpDesk & Frontline Resources. As part of MACN's Compliance Journey, Proportionate Procedures is the step where members implement risk-adjusted measures in their operations to mitigate corruption in the countries they operate. MACN has tools and resources available for members to take advantage of and to be pushed directly out to the frontline crew.
One of the key tools is the HelpDesk, which is currently available in Nigeria, Egypt, India, and Ukraine. The aim of the HelpDesk is to provide timely advice for MACN member vessels on how best to prepare for a port call and to facilitate immediate assistance in case of an unethical demand from any port stakeholder by escalating the matter to the respective official agency.
See macn.dk/helpdesk for more information.
 
How to prepare for this session
To best prepare for this session, you should log in to the member space and go to macn.dk/proportionate-procedures. There you’ll find all the information and procedures to take advantage of the tools and resources.  
 

Session Description 
When implementing anti-corruption programs, the relationship between commercial partners becomes important. Today, old practices are still visible, and it is becoming more difficult to operationalize effective anti-corruption measures.

This parallel session represented in four (4) Working Groups (WGs) will build on previous work done in MACN and its members and continue the conversation around how we can encourage good anti-corruption practices and the (potential) gap between legal compliance and reality.Industry representatives from these WGs will give their perspective on the challenges that occur between theory and practice. The goal is to have an interactive workshop where participants collaboratively identify concrete next steps and best practices for mitigation actions. These strategies will be shared with both upstream and downstream counterparties to enhance compliance with the ABC policy.

The four (4) Working Groups (WGs) are as follows:

• Cargo owners/traders
• Shipowners/ship managers - dry and wet cargo
• Carriers/ship managers – containers
• Port agents/P&I 

The outcome from these workshop exercises (which MACN started in Spring 2024) will be used to provide a full value chain assessment. This value chain assessment will be presented at the next Spring Members Meeting in Copenhagen 2025. The assessment will include (legal) responsibilities, solutions and mitigating actions across the value chain.   

How to prepare for this session

• Please come prepared to share the challenges and success stories you experience when collaborating between value chain partners (i.e. Charterers, Owners, Operators, Vessel Managers, P&I Clubs, Port Agents, Flag and others), in operationalizing anti-corruption and compliance policies.
• Come prepared to discuss the obstacles that hinder compliance with ABC laws in practice. What are the specific challenges you face between theory and real-world application?
• Think about successful strategies or practices your organization has implemented to combat corruption – both internally and in relation to counterparties. Be ready to share these insights with the group.

Speakers

• Øistein Jensen, Odfjell
• Martin Stene, MACN
• Martin Benderson, MACN

Session Description
In this session, we will explore the intricate connection between corruption and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will discuss the legal and practical challenges faced by members in their (ES)G reporting efforts and examine regional developments in the Asian reporting landscape. Additionally, MACN has created a resource guide that summarizes metrics and questions related to business ethics in the maritime industry, which may be beneficial to support your ESG reporting. You can access the guide here.

How to prepare for this session

• Reflect on and bring forward any legal or practical challenges encountered in your own ESG reporting processes related to Governance and business ethics. This will facilitate a more productive dialogue during the session.