Training and Development

The management of stakeholders requested the GCNP-MACN to arrange training / interactive sessions to share their issues with the senior government officers and desired to seek the solution. To address these issues, six (6) training / interactive sessions were arranged by GCNP-MACN’s. These sessions were attended by the senior and middle management of shipping lines,

BUKC | May 31 , 2024 The School of Maritime Sciences and Management at Bahria University, in collaboration with the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), hosted an insightful seminar on “Chartering Issues & Ethical Practices.” The event was held for the 6th, 7th, and 8th-semester students, aiming to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world

Mr. Mathias Bak conducted a session where he highlighted MACN’s efforts and strategies to eradicate corruption within the maritime industry. Mr. Bak emphasized the importance of understanding corruption, defined as the abuse of publicly entrusted power for private gain. This typically involves government corruption, where public officials exploit their power for financial benefits. Corruption manifests

Mr. Mathias Bak conducted a training program on 26 February, 2024, at the Hotel Marriott Karachi, focusing on compliance risks in the maritime industry, particularly those related to corrupt practices during vessel clearance. The session highlighted the importance of reducing corruption to facilitate smoother business operations and outlined various strategies and tools for achieving this

Pakistan Marine Academy | September 23, 2023 Mr. Mathias Bak, Associate MACN Denmark, conducted a training session at Maritime Academy of Pakistan. He gave his presentation to more than 200 trainee marine officers and other participants. Mr. Bak introduced MACN, which represents 190+ maritime companies (mostly shipping lines) with a goal of ensuring a corruption-free

Mr. Mathias Bak, Associate, MACN (Maritime Anti-Corruption Network), Denmark, imparted training to members of Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association. During his presentation, Mr. Bak highlighted the persistent issue of bribery within the maritime industry. He outlined the mission and framework of their efforts, including principles like open seas, collaborative action, capacity enhancement, and cooperation. He highlighted

BUKC March 1, 2023 On March 1st, 2023, GCNP, MACN in collaboration with Bahria University, Karachi Campus organized a seminar on the topic of Maritime Corruption in Pakistan. Maritime Department of Bahria University, Karachi Campus sponsored the seminar which was held at Fatima Jinnah Auditorium. Mr. Majyd Aziz, President, Mr. Fasihul Karim Siddiqi, ED, Syed

Customs Academy Pakistan | Feb 28, 2023 The GCNP and MACN organized a training session at Pakistan Customs Academy on February 28, 2023. The GCNP and MACN team comprised Mathias Bak, Associate at MACN, Jonas Erlandsen, Senior Lead for South Asia at MACN, Martin Zapata, Senior Officer for Academic Programs at IACA, Fasihul Karim Siddiqi,

PIFFA Institute | February 28, 2023 The GCNP and MACN team organized a training session at the Pakistan International Freight Forwarders Association (PIFFA) Training Institute on February 28, 2023. The GCNP and MACN team comprised Mathias Bak, Associate at MACN, Martin Zapata, Senior Officer for Academic Programs at IACA, Muhammad Akram, Project Manager at GCNP,