Key Issues
Indonesia: MPA not living up to expectation
Better management and getting the locals onboard are key to success.
Malaysia: Maritime supply chain still suffering from pandemic
The impact is like something never seen before.
South Korea: Getting to the bottom of ship’s defects
All stakeholders should be clear on where the law stands.
Maritime digitization: Covid-19 silver lining for Malaysia
The pandemic is hastening adoption of digital technology.
Indonesia races to meet renewable energy target
The clock is ticking.
Indonesian fishermen struggle to make a living
The government can do more to support livelihood and food security.
South Korea can prepare for discharge of treated Fukushima water into ocean
Neighboring countries protest but scientists say danger is minimal.
What's important now.
Let’s focus.
South Korea: Uphill battle against corruption in shipping industry
Corruption drives up the cost of doing business.
UN, Saudi Arabia commit US$10 million to fight corruption
UNODC, Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha sign US$10 million funding agreement for global anti-corruption law enforcement network.
World’s largest exporters fail to punish bribery in foreign markets
A new report finds that active enforcement against foreign bribery significantly decreased since 2018.
Australia supports PNG to counter maritime threats
Australia continues
Australia, U.S. strengthen maritime security cooperation
Australia will
Cyberattack: Maritime industry confronts a modern form of piracy
A clear and present threat.
Zero tolerance in Philippine war on drugs
No letup in war against drug smuggling.
The deadly nemesis of drug traffickers
A key to drug busting is Know Your Customer.
We stand united against corruption.
The business world is underestimating political risk in China
Getting to know the Xi regime.
The Problem.
Over 90 percent of the global trade is carried across ocean. However, the maritime industry is also prone to rampant corruption.