The Liberia Maritime Authority issued an advisory to inform owners, operators, and Masters about anonymously reporting incidents of bribery and corrupt practices experienced during port operations and provide guidance on the submission of reports.
To raise awareness and help in the fight against maritime bribery and corruption, the Liberian Administration encourages an efficient and anonymous means for Liberian vessel owners, operators, and Masters to submit information regarding cases of illegal demands, facilitation payment requests, and/or other corrupt practices during port calls.
The Liberian Administration is an associate member of the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a global business network of members who work towards the elimination of all forms of maritime bribery and corruption.
This platform allows the identification of areas of high risk and notifies vessel owners, operators, and Masters about possible risks at ports. The MACN Anonymous Reporting System records bribery and corruption challenges faced in the maritime industry and reports can be submitted anonymously via Bribery and Corruption Reporting.
