The IMO has agreed to address maritime corruption by including the issue in the program for the Facilitation Committee. The IMO will work on a guidance document to address maritime corruption. This is expected to be completed by 2021. The decision to include anti-corruption agenda came at the latest meeting of the IMO’s Facilitation Committee in response to a submission from several countries. The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) applauds the efforts the IMO has taken to address maritime corruption as a regular work item. Read more
