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. Today, ICS is the only internationally recognised professional body, representing shipbrokers, ship managers and agents throughout the world. With 23 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. 

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.

  Vist the ICS Website:
www.ics.org.uk