Alan Phillips Director ICS

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers

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 – Is therefore Commercial shipping’s

international professional body

What is ICS’ unique position in shipping’s ?

ICS - Professional body

• Development of professional standards

• Set syllabus and examine syllabus

• Provide professional education• Members work to an ethical

code

Route to membership

Membership

Examination Dissertation

Fellowship

Chartered Shipbroker

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)

Qualifications

• Foundation Diploma

• Membership: Professional Qualifying Examinations

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

Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers