Mission

Work towards the elimination of all forms of maritime corruption

Goals

The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) is a global business network working towards the vision of a maritime industry free of corruption that enables fair trade to the benefit of society at large.

Indonesia had been identified as a corruption hotspot among MACN member companies, and a key challenge faced was ambiguous laws and regulations. Illicit facilitation payments were common in Indonesian ports, including in-kind demands such as cigarettes, beverages, hospitality, and entertainment. Maritime companies refusing to pay or accommodate in-kind requests were often penalized through delays or by being fined for alleged noncompliance.

MACN is supporting members to reject illicit demands in Indonesia, by developing practical guidance for members calling at Indonesian ports that can be integrated into the company’s standard operating procedures.

The initiative's strategy is based on the following pillars:

• Improve Transparency: Increase the transparency of public fees and tariffs, and port entry procedures in Indonesian ports.
• Strengthen Accountability: Encouraging companies to use accountability mechanisms.
  – Data Sharing: Supporting companies to better prepare for port calls.

Stakeholders

Maritime Anti-Corruption Network launched a collective action project in Indonesia with support from the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and in partnership with the NGO Kemitraan.

Activities

Through its Indonesia initiative, MACN achieved the following:

• Improved the transparency and private sector awareness of standard operating procedures for importing and exporting goods through Port Tanjung Priok.
• Upgraded the container tracking system to improve the transparency of container tracking and to limit human interaction when tracking goods in Port Tanjung Priok.
• Implemented ‘integrity champions’ training in partnership with Customs & Excise.
• Improved the dialogue between the private and public sectors on integrity issues, through multi-stakeholder dialogue and awareness-raising.