Maldives Maritime Journal

Maldives Maritime Journal (MMJ) is the country’s first and only magazine exclusive to the Maritime Industry.  With this valuable title, our mission is to provide business leaders, professionals, and executives the latest updates around the nation’s maritime sector. 

Published quarterly, each issue features key personalities in the industry, insightful articles, supplier information, news, and more.

Our growing community of readers provide advertisers the valuable opportunity to directly present their brand in front of key decision makers in the tourism industry, freight forwarding and shipping industry, and public sector.

 

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Code of Ethics and Editorial Standards

The Maldives Maritime Journal (MMJ) is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of journalism while respecting the laws and cultural values of the Maldives. We are committed to providing accurate, balanced, and unbiased maritime-related news, publications and social media content, guided by the principles of journalistic integrity, Maldivian laws, and Islamic values.

1. Accuracy and Fairness:

MMJ is committed to delivering accurate, fair, and balanced news, maritime content and articles, verifying all facts and sources carefully, and correcting any errors promptly.

2. Independence and Integrity:

We stay independent from political or commercial influences to keep our news and articles impartial.

We avoid and disclose any conflicts of interest and uphold integrity in all our journalistic work.

3. Accountability and Transparency:

We take responsibility for the impact of our work, providing transparent corrections and engaging openly with our audience, welcoming feedback and addressing concerns.

4. Respect for Privacy and Sensitivity:

We respect the privacy and dignity of everyone in our stories. We handle traumatic events with care and avoid unnecessary graphic content while delivering true content.

5. Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diversity and aim to represent all voices fairly, avoiding stereotypes or discrimination in our content and articles.

6. Verification and Attribution:

We credit all information to its original source and never plagiarise or use content without proper attribution.

7. Compliance with Maldivian Laws:

We are committed to following the laws of the Maldives, including the Constitution (Qanoon Asaasi), and regulations by the Media Council in all our reporting and operations.

8. Islamic Values:

We follow Islamic ethical principles in our work, embracing honesty, justice, and respect for the dignity and privacy of all individuals.

9. Editorial Independence:

Our editorial decisions follow journalistic standards, focusing on news value and impartiality. News and opinion pieces are clearly labelled and distinguished.

10. Confidential Sources and Whistleblowers:

We protect the confidentiality of sources and whistleblowers, never revealing their identities without consent, even under legal pressure.

11. Community Engagement and Responsiveness:

We actively engage our audience, welcoming feedback and responding promptly to questions, concerns, and information requests

12. Professional Conduct:

We maintain professional conduct at all times, treating others with respect, civility, and integrity both inside and outside the magazine.

13. Upholding Social Standards:

We uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in our community interactions. We do not engage in behaviour that harms social harmony and take care to prevent the spread of false or harmful information.

This Code of Ethics reflects our commitment to responsible journalism, compliance with Maldivian laws, and respect for Islamic values. It guides MMJ in delivering maritime content that meets local legal and cultural standards while upholding the highest journalistic principles.