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Tackling Maritime Corruption: A Dialogue

Updated:
Jul 15, 2024
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Published:
Dec 10, 2021

9th December marks the United Nation’s International Anti-Corruption Day, and its theme of “Your right, your role: Say no to corruption” highlights the rights and responsibilities of everyone in tackling this scourge.

Tackling Maritime Corruption

Our CEO Captain Rajesh Unni, who is also on the Executive Board of The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network got together with the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company COO Claudio Bozzo and Marcus Hand, Editor of Sea trade Maritime to give combined insight into the fight against corruption in the maritime industry, from the perspectives of a leading shipowner and a leading ship manager.

Both MSC and Synergy Marine Group are of course members of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network, which is a global business network of over 140 companies seeking fair trade all around and a maritime industry free of corruption. A pre-eminent example of collective anti-corruption action, the MACN shares best practices, raises awareness of the challenges, implements its own Anti-Corruption Principles and collaborates with governments, NGOs and the wider society to tackle the root causes of corruption and create a culture of integrity.

Captain Unni said “The UN SDGs provide us with an important and compelling framework of targets that I believe can help us all build a more resilient and sustainable maritime industry. Fighting against corruption is central to those aims. It is a great honor to step up our work with the MACN, which brings together so many people and organizations committed to the common goal of ridding our industry of corruption.”

You can listen to the full podcast here:

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Getting to Zero

Synergy Marine Group is a member of The Getting to Zero Coalition, dedicated to launching zero-emission deep-sea vessels by 2030 and achieving full decarbonisation by 2050. The Global Maritime Forum, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action, founded and manages the Coalition.

MACN

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global initiative striving for a corruption-free maritime industry, promoting fair trade for the greater societal good.

INTERCARGO

Synergy Marine Group is a part of INTERCARGO, an association championing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly shipping. INTERCARGO collaborates with the International Maritime Organization and other global entities to shape maritime legislation.

IMEC

Synergy Marine Group is part of IMEC, a top maritime employers’ group championing fair and sustainable labor practices. Representing global employers, IMEC negotiates seafarers’ wages and conditions, and invests in workforce development.

IMPA

Synergy Marine Group is involved in IMPA Save’s initiative to reduce single-use water bottles at sea. The IMPA SAVE council comprises top global shipowners and suppliers, representing over 8000 vessels with significant combined purchasing influence.

All Aboard

Synergy Marine Group is a key participant in The All Aboard Alliance’s Diversity@Sea initiative. As one of eleven prominent maritime companies, we aim to foster inclusivity at sea and directly address challenges faced by women seafarers.

CSSF

Synergy Marine Group is part of the Container Ship Safety Forum (CSSF), a global B2B network dedicated to enhancing safety and management standards in the container shipping sector.

Danish Shipping

Synergy Marine Group is affiliated with Danske Rederier, the primary industry and employers’ association for Danish shipping—Denmark’s top export sector. Danske Rederier actively engages with authorities and policymakers both domestically and globally.