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Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers
• Professional body - formed in 1911• Royal Charter (1920 and 1984) • International reputation - professional
standards• Members from all sectors - worldwide
network• Examining authority• Education/training provider• Not-for-profit organisation
ICS - Professional body
• Development of professional standards
• Set syllabus and examine syllabus
• Provide professional education• Members work to an ethical
code
Syllabus (1)
Group 1
Introduction to Shipping Legal Principles in Shipping Business Economics of Sea Transport & International
Trade Shipping Business
Syllabus (2)
Group 2
Dry Cargo Chartering Ship Operations & Management Tanker Chartering Ship Sale & Purchase Liner Trades Port Agency
Syllabus (3)
Group 3
Shipping Law Financial & Management Accounting Financial Risk Management (from 2007) Logistics & Multi-Modal Transport Marine Insurance Port and Terminal Management (from 2007)
Foundation Diploma
Introduction to Shipping
Dry Cargo Chartering Ship Operations & Management Tanker Chartering Ship Sale & Purchase Liner Trades Port Agency Logistics & Multi-Modal Transport
Foundation Diploma route
Enrol – Distance Learning programme Allocated tutor Submit 10 assignments by email for comments Submit “mock” examination for marking
College courses Examination
Centres worldwide 64 Annually
Professional Qualifying Examinations
Examinations sat annually Examination centres worldwide Exemptions
Accredited courses Individual case by case basis
Route to Membership
TutorShip distance learning
Enrol with ICS or a DLC (15) All subjects covered Allocated tutor Submit 10 assignments by email Complete mock examination Advantages of distance learning
Training courses
Understanding Shipping Business of Shipping Liner Trades Port Agency Dangerous Goods Awareness Health & Safety in the dock environment
Benefits to the Individual
Confirmation of professional standing Internationally recognised shipping
business qualification Badge of excellence - Chartered status Shared common values and high
standards Skills to meet changing workplace Networking framework worldwide Proven understanding of one’s profession Improved career opportunities
Benefits to Employer
Commercial and competitive edge Commitment to staff development Education/Training culture Professionalism endorsement Recruitment and retention
Benefits to the Shipping Industry
Populated by better educated staff Less contractual risk within the
system Safer shipping environment Common worldwide standard of
professional competence and conduct Demonstration of self regulation Improved public perception
ICS role
Professional body Examining body Accredit other Education providers Award exemptions Award internationally recognised
professional qualification Confer membership and Chartered status Education and Training provider
Conclusion
Sadly accidents will always happen All sectors - managers, owners, brokers,
agents etc have a responsibility for minimising this risk
Education and training part of the answer
Raising professional standards right thing to do
Commercial shipping has its professional body - the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers