The ICS is the only international professional body representing shipbrokers, ship managers and agents

throughout the world

25 branches worldwide 4,000 individual members

105 company members

We further the education of maritime industry workers with internationally-recognised

and respected qualifications

Our qualifications are practical and invaluable to those in the industry

The ICS is a leading international professional membership organisation

for the shipping industry

ICS SA follows the byelaws set by ICS and the rules of corporate governance, which set out how the Branch should be run.

We have an office in Durban, which is manned by three full time employees. They run the administration for membership , education and training, fund raising,

and functions.

MEETINGS & FUNCTIONS At least six main committee meetings are held each year. The committee consist of

a Chairman, vice Chairman, Treasurer, Education Officer, and eight other members or fellows. Among the matters that are considered at committee meetings are Finance, Education, Functions, Membership and Ethics.

At least six functions are held each year with guest speakers, who talk on shipping related topics. These are usually attended by some 50+ members, who also use the forum to network.

FUNDRAISING & THE EDUCATION FUND Each year two Golf Days are held, one in Durban and one in Johannesburg. There

are usually between 60 and 80 players, who attract sponsorship for the Education Fund.

The Branch has a separate bank account from the daily current account specifically devoted to training and education, and is known as the Education Fund. A separate committee decides how the funds from this account should be allocated in terms of bursaries and funding of worthy causes.

Modes of study

1. Choose subjects to study from 16 available in our syllabus

2. Pass seven Professional Qualifying Examinations (PQEs)

3. Be employed in the shipping industry

Our syllabus covers:Introduction to ShippingLegal Principles in ShippingEconomics of Sea

Transport & International Trade

Shipping BusinessDry Cargo Chartering Ship Operations &

ManagementShip Sale & PurchaseTanker Chartering

•Liner Trades•Port Agency•Logistics and Multi-modal Transport•Port and Terminal Management•Offshore Support Industry•Shipping Law•Marine Insurance•Shipping Finance

Foundation Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Introduction to shipping Shipping business

plus one of:

•Dry Cargo Chartering •Ship Operations & Management•Ship Sale & Purchase•Tanker Chartering•Liner Trades•Port Agency•Logistics and Multi-modal Transport•Port and Terminal Management•Offshore Support Industry

Networking

Be part of a global community and benefit from the professional support that comes with being a MICS / FICS

from the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, South Africa branch.

"Our word, our bond"