| A major provider of education and
training, the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers sets and examines the syllabus for membership
providing the shipping industry with highly qualified professionals.
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| Today, ICS is the only internationally recognised professional body, representing shipbrokers, ship managers and agents throughout the world. |
| With 24 branches in key shipping areas, 3,500 individuals and 120 company members, ICS membership represents a commitment to maintaining the highest professional standards across the shipping industry. |
| Founded in 1911, ICS was awarded its Royal Charter in 1920 and a Supplemental Charter in 1984, enabling international membership. |
| ICS operates its own distance learning programme, TutorShip, and runs a variety of courses targeted
at everyone, from new
entrants to people already in the industry, who want to gain more specialised knowledge.
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| There are currently 16 distance learning
centres run by ICS around the world offering TutorShip courses. |
| As a professional body, members enjoy
many benefits and opportunities to enhance their career in the shipping
industry. |
“I am delighted to be involved with ICS and keen to give what help I can, to promote a body which I see as an important force for raising professional standards in the maritime world. As a firm believer in the importance of education, I am attracted by the Institute’s enthusiasm to build on the increasing international popularity of its examination programme.”
-Bill O’Neil, ICS
Past President and former Secretary General International Maritime
Organisation |
