You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World Classification Societies Join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Classification Societies Join Maritime Anti-Corruption Network by Ship & Bunker News Team Monday September 28, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker ABS, DNV and RINA are the first classification societies to join the network. File Image / Pixabay The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) has welcomed ABS , DNV and RINA as its first classification society members. MACN members agreed in April to open the network to classification societies, expanding its membership across the maritime industry, MACN said in an announcement yesterday. Classification societies are involved in several stages of a vessel’s life, including design, construction, surveys, maintenance and certification. Their involvement will give MACN access to technical expertise and wider industry networks as it works to tackle corruption risks in shipping. ABS, DNV and RINA will work with shipowners, operators, cargo interests, ports and other maritime companies through MACN initiatives. The network said their membership will also help improve information sharing and bring practical experience to its collective efforts to promote greater transparency and integrity across the industry. MACN was established in 2011 as a global business network working towards a maritime industry free of corruption and supporting fair trade. The network now has more than 225 members across the maritime value chain. Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News BUNKER JOBS: Maersk Seeks Senior Marine Fuel Specialist in Copenhagen The company is